The New Black

Some see things in black or white
Some may say its day, or night
I will not live another day,
Unless I revel in the gray

If India were populated by Plush, part 2

History continues to repeat itself. Here's the latest incarnation of MC's small country - she brought many of them to sit on the stairs. Quite a surprise when I turned the corner:

Good Quote

I was often bewildered by the task of motherhood, that precarious balance between total surrender and totalitarianism.
(J. Nozipo Maraire)

Up a Tree, part 2

There's a post on this blog from a year ago, where I found Christopher up a tree, and -deja vu to you - I just found both kids there just a few days ago.


Happy up-a-tree anniversary:

The Invasion of Barbie

I succeeded for over six years in keeping Barbie out of our lives but with the start of Kindergarten, I knew that she would march right in the house. And she has.

MC had some other girlie girls over one afternoon to watch Barbie movies ("The Princess & The Pauper"):




and of course, Christopher is right there where the girls are.

December Snapshots

Some of my favorite photos from the last month

MC lost her first tooth:




Christmas Eve PJs opened:


Mary-Chandler, photographer & prop arranger:


Christmas Stockings:


Rock Stars on Tour:



Taking a call from one of many fans:


Sweet Girl:

Reasons for a Happy New Year