Oh to love someone so much even though they can be rather difficult. This is the story of Andrew. As the saying goes, with the traits we find challenging now, he’ll either be leading a business or a prison gang in the future. Let’s hope he’s leading a business! Andrew’s 6th year was an eventful one. He continued to… Read more →
Author: stephaniebx
We’ve Reached Double Digits! (William is 10!)
William is 10! We have raised a child to double digits! The greatest thing about 10 year olds is they are big enough to be helpful. Actually helpful–when they feel like it. This past year William has taken an interest in learning how to cook some basic things. He now knows how to make French toast, spaghetti (or other pasta), grilled… Read more →
Back to School…
Disclaimer: these posts were written after the fact. In the moment I was too stressed out and angry to find the right words most of the time. All good summers must come to an end. Admittedly, after a couple months home with the minions, this mama is usually ready. The start of school is about the time to take down… Read more →
Going to California
As foreshadowed in a previous post, we decided to have a little fun for fall break this year and visit cousins in California for the first time. October 9th we loaded up the rental minivan, medicated and distributed sick bags to everyone who is prone to that type of thing, and hit the road. Our house to California cousins’ house… Read more →
The BIG Kitchen Remodel
Bam! This summer we remodeled our kitchen. Here’s a little flashback of what we bought with the house in 2012: And what we updated it to over the years to 2021: AND Ta-Da! Post Remodel: (Slideshow at end) Doing a full remodel has been on the project list since we bought the house in 2012. The plan was… Read more →
Covid Summer (Take 2)
Man, who would have thought this dang pandemic would still be dragging on? I thought everyone would run out to get vaccinated…boy was I mistaken, so here we are, Covid Summer #2. We returned from a very early summer WI trip and immediately set up our new summer swimming pool. With Covid cases down a little, we let the boys… Read more →
Hello Airports!
It has been years….seriously 4 years I believe…since we’ve flown with the boys. Long before Covid made us question air travel, the prospect of flying with 3 children under 5 had us seriously questioning our life choices. Let’s just say we did it once, felt like we were going to lose kid getting our rental van in the depths of… Read more →
What a Pain in the Neck!
It’s been such a long while since I’ve done a proper update. As the title may suggest, I’ve been having a literal pain in my neck which has kept me from doing much on my computer (other than work) for quite some time. Starting in February I started to experience a dull ache between my spine and my shoulder which… Read more →
Christopher BX is 7!
Happy Birthday to my April baby! This year you have really blossomed from a little boy into a big kid. Going back to school in person this fall after finishing kindergarten online and being stuck at home all summer was the best possible thing for you. I’ve never seen a kid so happy to go to school, even if admittedly… Read more →
Andrew BX is Five?!?
Okay. My BABY turned 5. Everyone warned me this would happen, but I still freshly remember the long wait and sleepless nights waiting for WILLIAM to turn ONE. Now in a blink my baby is FIVE. Ooofta. Andrew, you are the baby and always will be. I sometimes worry we’re ruining you with what you get away with being the… Read more →