February 8, 2010 by Shannon | No Comments
So much for grocery store greetings. Kellan has a whole new way to pass the time in grocery stores or drugstores. He makes me turn beet red from embarrassment.
February 5, 2010 by Shannon | 4 Comments
Now that I’m getting back to work for a while, I’m once again relying on my slow cooker. It’s my way of making sure Kellan and Michael eat somewhat decently while I’m away. Otherwise, left to their own devices, there’s a fair amount of restaurant take-out and macaroni & cheese that gets served at the dinner table.
February 4, 2010 by Shannon | 2 Comments
I’m not sure child development experts would recommend turning a drinking game into a family activity. But we are finding that one game in particular — Loteria — is a huge hit around here.
February 2, 2010 by Shannon | 6 Comments
Today is the day! Well, to be specific, TONIGHT is the day I go back to work for a while. And I have a lot on my mind.
February 1, 2010 by Shannon | 7 Comments
I’ve really settled into a groove with this stay-at-home mom thing. I’m no Supermom, but I think I’m doing a pretty okay job. So what do I go and add to my plate, while I’m pregnant, no less? A JOB.
January 29, 2010 by Shannon | 3 Comments
Sometime last week, it hit me: I could really do more to introduce a little artsy crafty fun in our house.
January 28, 2010 by Shannon | 2 Comments
You know how everybody always says every pregnancy is different? I think in many cases that’s true, but there’s one thing that my first and second pregnancies share: the nesting instinct. I nested the crap out of the place when I was pregnant with Kellan.
January 27, 2010 by Shannon | 4 Comments
Ever stop to think about what makes you happy? Really, truly happy?
January 26, 2010 by Shannon | 4 Comments
So…we told Kellan.
I think we were both a little nervous to bring it up, and unsure of how to start the conversation. But last night, after dinner and a dessert of fresh-baked banana bread (yay me!), we did it.
January 22, 2010 by Shannon | 3 Comments
I normally don’t spout off much about politics here on AnchorMommy, but right now, I feel I have no choice. Something very disturbing is happening in my beautiful home state of Idaho: funding for Idaho Public Television could soon be phased out — for good.
January 21, 2010 by Shannon | 9 Comments
It’s time. I’ve tried to deny it, but my body is insisting. It’s time for maternity pants.
I’ve been using a rubber band on my jeans so I don’t have to button them all the way, and it sorta works, but it’s a little uncomfortable. So I hauled out my big tub of maternity clothes [...]
