Category: domestic bliss
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Viv, with her pants off and a scarf on her head, carrying Papas belt, singing: “Jingle bells, jingle bells…” Papa: “Viv, that’s my belt.” “Jingle belt, jingle belt….” Posted with Blogsy
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I was called a Hipster today. I also recieved my Shorewood property tax bill today. Perhaps the new Milwaukee Hipster wears long johns, has a house that always smells faintly of pee, and is thrilled to get a new iron for Christmas.
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Following family tradition, Viv has developed a cold and fever on Christmas Eve. Nothing serious, just enough to dampen her spirits a bit. On second thought, maybe a fever-mellowed toddler is a Christmas blessing! Posted with Blogsy
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Viv doesn’t “get” Christmas yet, but she does understand that something is in the air. She says the lights are pretty, wants to open pressies, and has stated cookie preferences. Just like her Papa.
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I just sent my hubby to the store for beer and Redi-whip. Posted with Blogsy
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Viv : “I’m unhappy.” Me: “Why are you unhappy?” Viv: “I want chocolate milk.” Paulie, pouring: “Is it supposed to be lumpy?” Uh oh. Posted with Blogsy
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Kate: "I have an idea, let's get away for a weekend to a nice hotel just the two of us. We don't have to go far, just a nice hotel so we can have a little relaxation alone together". Paul: "That's a great idea , it would be so nice to just sit and watch…
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So much for Viv’s special birthday dress…she left for daycare all dolled up and returned as the true ragamuffin she is. She’s two! I do most of my parenting, feel most like a “mom” in the early morning hours before she is awake. Packing her lunch, making her bottles, laying out her outfits with matching…
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Paulie: “You know that there are at least a dozen full grown women in Wisconsin wearing that exact same outfit today. In the same size!”
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Today’s thoughtful text from loving husband: “Got the smell out”
girl at large 