So here is a completely awesome and true story. My great grandfather LOVES Walkers Shortbread cookies. He grew up in Scotland which is where Walkers originated. He also just celebrated his 100th birthday. Now my aunt works as a call center representative for an online retailer. Recently, she was taking an order and learned that…
Mama. It seems simple enough. Two syllables. It’s usually the first word for most babies. Not Jude. He prefers to call me “Good Morning”. That’s right “Good Morning” is my name. Joe and I walk in the door and Jude proclaims “Hi Dada. Hi Good Morning.” We’ve tried teaching him that he can call me…
Every Tuesday Andrea and I take turns watching these two adorable little boys. We alternate having a kid free morning where one of us can get our hair done, shop, go to appointments, or just relax and the other hangs out with the boys. While it’s wonderful to have a little time without a kid…
In this day and age we have nothing but instant gratification. Cell phones, streaming movies, GPS systems, fast food, credit cards, etc… If you want it you can most likely get it RIGHT NOW. Since getting married almost 3 years ago (September 15th is our anniversary!) I’ve learned a lot about managing money. Mostly that…
I’m a supporter of open and honest blogging but there are few things I think should be avoided by any blogger. Well, maybe not avoided but understood to be in poor taste. Primarily, I’m referring to bad mouthing your spouse online. (I guess this could apply not only to bloggers but tweeters, facebook users, general…
I know it’s not Jude’s birthday but he doesn’t really understand what that means yet so I thought it would be fun for him to get a personalized Birthday DVD. Barnyard Birthday sent us a super cute DVD which sings a short original birthday song. Jude is absolutely mesmerized by the DVD. I think he…