I’ll spare you the nasty details. I’ve gotten a sore throat and annoying cough. Bea and Brian seem to have a similar tummy disorder that is making them very uncomfortable and a little tired. So this is not turning out to be a great weekend. We really need to get well because we leave for…

No Bea photos today. I’m knee-deep in laundry because Bea has a bit of a tummy bug. Luckily it’s the cutest laundry I’ve ever done.

First we went to the farm and saw horses, chickens, cows (kissing baby cow included) and geese. Then we went to the playground. After all that fun we had to have a bath. Thanks for visiting Jennifer and Jenna we had a wonderful weekend with you!

Pleas join me in remembering the great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack,…

But at least we have this bit of sunshine:

Sometimes at night, when I should be cleaning up, I arrange Bea’s toys. I tell myself it’s because it offers her some diversion first thing in the morning. If the arrangement is interesting enough it sometimes gives me two minutes to go to the bathroom or make a cup of coffee before she realizes she’s…

It’s playground season – yippee

Bea is choosing some music from Daddy’s collection. She can’t wait to listen with him.

I named this post HOUSE PROUD just because I like the sound of it and the idea of it. In reality – I often feel too unmotivated to be considered HOUSE PROUD. Brian has been away most of the week. When he’s gone I usually clean in fits and spurts. I’m much more motivated when…