For some reason the princess woke up at 12am last night.  She walked in our room and brightly announced, "Mom-Mom, I slept all day!"  I mumbled, "My dearest princess,  it's still night time.  We still have to s...

Today it is raining.  Most people get grumpy about rain and after several days I'd be annoyed to--I love the sun.  But, it's been nice here for many days in a row and I had a brutal night of no sleep last night.. so a little rain gives me t...

My little niece Lily is 2 1/2 yrs old and embracing potty training as much as my daughter,  her cousin, is.  It’s not so much rebellion as disinterest.  To be sure; potty training is one of my least favorite milestones. Lily ...