In a departure from my normal posts, I’m excited to share that I’ve been nominated to receive an award, bestowed upon me by a fellow blogger that I happen to enjoy and admire (thanks, Kim of KnockItOffCrafts !)  Some of you know that I’ve been a casual (read: lazy) blogger up until recently, when I had the good fortune to join an amazing crew of fellow bloggers via the Creative Bloggers Network. Since then, I’ve felt motivated to not only contribute more to my own blog, but to interact and enjoy the many great blogs that are out there. Thanks, ladies! I’m honored to be a part of this fantastic group…

I don’t know how she does it!!  But somehow, she always finds a way. Just like this mom above….  LOVE YOU HONEY!  -The Captain

Last night’s post-dinnertime: a flurry of bathing, screaming, and the related tomfoolery were in effect. One child was soaking in the tub, lingering a little too long in her bath. A line was forming; we have two bathrooms, but the kids unanimously prefer the downstairs one. The claim is because the upstairs ceiling fan is too loud, but I think it’s more because there is considerably less of a chance of annoying a sibling from way up there, so hey, why stay up there when you can be right down in the thick of things?? Anyway, I was in the basement folding laundry, because every day I am down in the…

I was cooking dinner earlier today, and heard a sound coming from my son’s room that compelled me to tip-toe into his doorway to listen. He was on his computer, playing a battle game. The game’s sword clangs and death cries were expected; it was my son’s own personal instrumental addition that drew me in. As he played, he hummed an intense, driving bit of music that added to the intensity of the game. Like a movie soundtrack, the notes grew more frantic and high-pitched as the game’s pressure ramped up. Ah, so it continues. Music. It may be a genetic quirk. or maybe everyone shares this trait. In my…