My 5 Year Old’s Artwork

My 5 year old is really into drawing and coloring lately, in all its eccentric wonder. It’s still difficult for him to stay within the lines, but it’s amazing to watch whatever’s jumbled in his head come out through a pen.

Throwing Flurries

Twitter, Fun for all Ages

She may be only 3, but my daughter is a burgeoning social media maven. Not only does she hijack my computer, but she knows how to open Tweetdeck, too.

Announcing her presence:

Here she is, venting about her lack of cookies:

Which leads to her loss of keyboard privileges, and this:

Yes, this happens often. Obviously, if you’re not following me us on twitter already, you should be. Just look at what you’re missing. (Also, you really should follow @mecreaves, she’s the best kind of awesome.)

Before the Frost

This was the first year that I have ever grown anything from the ground up (aside from my kids). Since I’ve become awkwardly attached to these flowers, I wanted to document their existence before the cold weather strikes.

Rockin’ My Babies

Jedi, November 10 2003, after 29.5 hours of labor.

Buzz, April 26 2006, after 6 hours of labor.

Abby, July 24 2008, after 2 hours of labor.

Even though I sometimes miss them being this small, squinty-eyed and screaming, and can’t believe it wasn’t yesterday, I’m more fond of the little people they’re growing into.

Then, there’s this:

Buzz at 1 month, giving 2 year old Jedi a piece of his mind. Some things never change.

Linked up with Rockin’ the Baby and Wordful/Wordless Wednesday.