Aloha and Holo Holo

When we first began planning our trip, we asked the kids what the places were that they most wanted to visit. Weston didn't hesitate to ...

I went to bed early last night, but around midnight I woke up and thought it certainly did seem hot in the bedroom and I needed to make an a...

Most of the time, we prepare our own meals at home, not only because it's a healthier alternative to eating out, but also because we are...

Clay managed to keep his undies dry and clean for a whole week*! Clearly, this was cause for a party. The deal was if he didn't have any...

It was one of those extreme kind of days. We arrived at CC, only to find that I had forgotten the drop cloth for our painting project. I tex...

Five of us went to the dentist today. This is always a super-fun time. Oh, and this was the family's first visit to this particular dent...

This morning, in the grocery store, I had to take Clay to the restroom. I don't need to tell you, I'm sure, that the facilities were...

MONDAY Our bedroom furniture finally arrived! The truck pulled up in front of our house at 8:30 pm and, after unloading and putting the be...

It was exceptionally peaceful around here today, with Ruth at her Challenge class and the big boys playing at a friend's house. My plan ...

Did you all hear my head explode this morning when I momentarily turned into Rumpelstiltskin, when he found out the queen had tricked him? N...

Ruth was off at "Nana Camp," getting manicures and pedicures, watching movies, going ice skating, playing at the water park, and...

We had to go in to Marble Falls today for a follow-up appointment with the pediatrician regarding Max's ear infection that just won'...

A little over eleven years ago, we diapered the first tiny Watts' bottom. Except for a few brief stints of having someone potty t...

For the past couple of months, Max has been getting used to the idea of the potty. He has sat on it from time to time, but has never done an...

That's the price of independence. I'm talking about underwear and pants here. (And I won't fill you in on the other details). Wh...

Every other month or so we do what we call "The Big Shopping Trip" at Costco. Today was that day. The boys were with me, of course...

Well, it was back to my real job today--complete with one sick child, one cranky child, a sink overflowing with dirty dishes, a house that l...

So sorry I've been out of touch lately. Nothing's wrong, but thanks to those who have expressed concern. Body Dulce has been in full...

Here are some of the highlights of the day: Around noon, my parents and grandparents came over for a visit. On the way to and from her Po...

We added a very important element to Weston's wardrobe today. It's big-boy underwear! He's getting pretty good at going to the p...