Is there a plumber in the house?

It is a thing of beauty, the inner workings of this toilet!  After many weeks of dripping, trickling, constant running and refilling I took matters into my own hands.  The young cocky stud at Home Depot smirked at me as I tried to make light of how easy this project would be.  I have half a mind to go back and tell him that it was a piece of cake.  

Navigating life as the only adult in the house can be challenging.  I often feel intimidated by projects that I don't instinctively know how to do.  Tonight my ego has received a little boost knowing that my toilet no longer trickles and that I am the one who made it that way!

10/10

My babies are 10.  It's been a flash of an eye AND a long winding road.  I have been diligent in my efforts to stay in the moment, to not let the little moments pass us by, and yet it all so quickly becomes a blur.  I love these boys.  I love the young men they are becoming...so strong and kind.  So connected to each other and the people around them.  Here's to 10 more and 10 more and 10 more...I love you two!

The Fedora

The fedora was a Must Have.  It suits his head so perfectly.  I love that this child wears what he loves.  I love that he wears it to school.  Even when he's anxious and tentative in the world, he shows up unique with his own sense of style.  I love this about Jack.

Worker Bee

Eli is a hard core worker.  If he is given a really good tool, he works even harder!  He loves the work, he loves the accomplishment, he loves the tools.  Works out very well for me!

Crusty Bread

Crusty bread makes us happy.  I have this great recipe from my dear friend Rue.  The house smells soooo good while it's baking and we usually polish off the entire little loaf in one sitting.    Eli is offended by the title 'crusty' bread, so he calls it 'crispy' bread.  Crusty or Crispy...it's a fantastic way to start...or end...the day!

Disaster

I was on the phone with my friend Laurie as I massacred this pancake on Sunday morning.  In her beautiful sarcastic way she suggested that I take a picture and make it 'the picture of the day'!  So, I did

Scavenger

While doing homework this morning Jack munched on pizza flavored goldfish.  This little cat was in relentless pursuit of those fish...paws in the bag, knocking things over.  Who knew a kitten would eat pizza flavored goldfish?