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Thanks Treasured Valley readers!

February 9, 2010 by Shannon  |  2 Comments

Thanks Treasured Valley readers!

Well, looky here. It just so happens that Monday’s “Embarrassing. Just so embarrassing” post was the top link of the day over at Treasured Valley.

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Embarrassing. Just so embarrassing.

February 8, 2010 by Shannon  |  1 Comment

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.

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The best thank you I’ve ever received

February 5, 2010 by Shannon  |  6 Comments

The best thank you I've ever received

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.

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Loteria es muy bueno

February 4, 2010 by Shannon  |  2 Comments

Loteria es muy bueno

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.

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And now the work begins

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.

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Getting back to work

February 1, 2010 by Shannon  |  9 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.

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Crafty treasure box

January 29, 2010 by Shannon  |  4 Comments

Crafty treasure box

Sometime last week, it hit me: I could really do more to introduce a little artsy crafty fun in our house.

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Nesting instincts

January 28, 2010 by Shannon  |  2 Comments

Nesting instincts

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.

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10 things that make me happy

January 27, 2010 by Shannon  |  4 Comments

10 things that make me happy

Ever stop to think about what makes you happy? Really, truly happy?

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Big Brother knows the news

January 26, 2010 by Shannon  |  5 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.

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Up on my soapbox: DON’T CUT IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION

January 22, 2010 by Shannon  |  3 Comments

Up on my soapbox: DON'T CUT IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION

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.

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