Kate: 25 Months Kate peed in the potty! Well, technically, she “tinkled” in the potty since that is what she has decided to call it. “Kate tinkled in the potty!” she announces with glee–and you better believe we’re right there cheering along with her! The last time Kate peed on the potty was when
I’m Going To Seattle…
…not dying. That is what I have to keep reminding myself. G and I leave for Seattle tomorrow morning, and I’m feeling a feeling very unfamiliar to me. That feeling is ANXIETY. I’ve got to admit, I’m not a fan. I’m usually not one to worry about anything. I think it’s a pointless, worthless waste
Kate’s Chicken Taco Chili
Kate (24 months) stirring the spices into her Chicken Taco Chili In my most recent “What’s In Kate’s Lunch Bag?” post I shared how much Kate loves chili, and this Chicken Taco Chili is one of her favorites. It’s incredibly simple to make, and easy to customize with what your family likes. Plus it’s a
What’s In Kate’s Lunch Bag?
One of the few things Kate loves is chili. I make a pepperoni chili and a chicken taco chili and she gobbles both of them up. When I ask her (with pleading eyes), “What do you want to eat?” she almost always answers me with, “No.” (That means ‘eff you’ for those of you unfamiliar
Kate: 24 Months
Kate: 24 Months Kate can do anything. I’ve pretty much always had this hunch, and now she just flat-out tells us. “Kate do it!” “I do it myself.” I’m all about raising a self-sufficient and confident daughter, so we let her “do it herself” as much as we can. The photo above was taken
A Bedtime Conversation
I was cradling Kate in my arms “like a baby” at bedtime tonight. We had just finished reading a story and I was about to begin our prayers when she looked at me carefully and said, “I love your hair, Mama.” I laughed in surprise and replied, “Oh! Thank you, Kate!” “And I love your
Sesame Street Hallway
So far I’m 2 for 2 in the “going overboard” department when it comes to Kate’s birthday parties. I always do a little more than I had originally intended, and spend a little more than I had originally planned. I can’t help it! To me it’s worth it, and I don’t see that changing anytime


