At the market, trying to check out while ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. is slamming the cart into my legs and screaming that he wants to go. Stranger at the Market:  Wow he has a lot of energy. What he was really saying:  Your kid is... more please

There is something about curly hair, gapped teeth and goggles that gets me every time. ... more please

  My husband went and picked out Mother’s Day cards from each of the boys.  When he got home he handed them their cards to fill out.  I was standing around the corner and overheard this conversation. JJ:  Boys, put something really... more please

  Today consisted of a Mother’s Day program, an afternoon of swim at a friends, rushing over to NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum.’s lacrosse game, rushing off to KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.’s hair appointment and then meeting up for dinner.  Fun, but exhausting.  I am finally sitting down... more please

I listen to the sound of a toddler screaming at me, the neighbors ridiculous leaf blower, the church under construction across the street, the sound of “can I have this and that”, the slamming of a door when I say... more please

  ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. and I like to sing in the car.  Actually, Colton likes to sing, I just do anything not to have to answer 275 “whys” before we even get to the end of our street.  Yesterday we were singing, “The... more please

This photo was taken from our back patio last night while JJJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously. and I sat outside enjoying a cocktail and the kids ran around playing lacrosse.  Most nights several hot air balloons fly over our home.  It’s one of my... more please

The kids thought she was cold.  I can’t even get this kind of treatment on Mother’s Day.  Perhaps she garners such respect by farting so loudly that she runs away with her tail between her legs in fear.  Hmmm... ... more please