Childcare, Children

Potty-Training

We started “official” potty training about 5 1/2 weeks ago.  Joe was just over 21 months at that point and I was 32 weeks pregnant.  I thought it’d be nice to give it a try and, if possible, avoid having 2 little ones in nappies at the same time.  I kept telling myself (and the… Read More Potty-Training

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Rain and Fluffies

The rain has really started to come down in New Zealand. View from our window It’s as though we went from summer to -snap- winter in the blink of an eye.  I’m thankful for the cooler temperatures and appreciative of the rain, since it’s been so dry and drought-y over here.  I’m sure that the… Read More Rain and Fluffies

Baby, Pregnancy

Baby, Baby ~ 36 Weeks

Late again, I know, but only a few more days till I’m considered full-term. I don’t have a 36 week photo.  Joe is under the weather and I’m getting over a cold.  Here’s a picture taken during 35 weeks. Standing at the top of the Wellington Cable Car track in the Botanic Gardens Here’s how… Read More Baby, Baby ~ 36 Weeks

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My Little Baker

Someone in this house loves to help stir, knead, and sample my baking and cooking mid-mixing process. Somebody get this boy a chef’s hat and an apron! The aftermath… Totally worth it, in my opinion.  Not only does Joe love to stir, he also loves to sweep!  Yes ladies, I’m raising a boy who likes… Read More My Little Baker

Baby, Pregnancy

Baby, Baby ~ 32 Weeks

Hooray for being at 32 weeks!  Hopefully there are no more than 8 weeks remaining in this pregnancy journey. Standing in our new apartment bathroom Cropped out of the above photo is Joe’s little hand reaching desperately for the soap dispenser.  He loves to wash his hands! Here’s how things have been going since the… Read More Baby, Baby ~ 32 Weeks

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The Last 10 Days…

Well, I didn’t intend to go a week and a half without blogging a single thing, but that’s what happened.  To say that it’s been busy around here is an understatement. On Business Trips… Chris got back from a trip to the States where he had his fill of philosophy, barbecue, and beer.  In loving-husband… Read More The Last 10 Days…

Baby, Pregnancy

Baby Baby ~ 30 Weeks

Something about that number “2” changing to a “3” makes reaching 30 weeks seem like a pretty exciting deal.  I know that I’m getting more and more ready for baby boy #2 to get here 🙂 Joe decided to wake up crying at 4:30am today.  Perhaps he wanted to remind me of what’s in store… Read More Baby Baby ~ 30 Weeks

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New Place

We have finally moved all of our things into our home-for-the-next-4-months.  We haven’t officially moved in yet, as our house-sit continues for about another week, but all of our gear is sorted. Here’s a picture of our storage unit pre-emptying.  This thing was packed to the hilt. The storage center employee originally tried to get… Read More New Place

Baking, Chocolate, Recipes

Recipe: “Not-Quite-Scotcheroos”

These bars are the kind of thing your dentist warned you to stay away from.  Sticky?  Yes.  Chewy?  Yes.  Sweet?  Oh yes. Not-Quite-Scotcheroos I decided to call these “Not-Quite-Scotcheroos” because they’re like Scotcheroos, but not quite.  Not very original, but there you have it. Why aren’t they scotcheroos? Reason #1 – I can’t find butterscotch… Read More Recipe: “Not-Quite-Scotcheroos”

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