Whistle Blower

I took Colin to Zilker Park's Barton Springs Pool today. It's officially summer and time for some fun in the sun. And you can't be in Austin's 90 degree sunshine unless you are near a freshwater spring.

Colin splashed around in the water and played with his shovel and bucket. This kept his interest for a few minutes, but he quickly grew tired of it. Then he started looking for more physical challenges - like climbing on the surrounding rocks. This quickly got the attention of not ONE but TWO lifeguards. They each shot an evil eye at me, and blew their whistle to scold my little billy goat for his wild ways. Sigh - he's not even 2 years old and he's getting "the whistle" at the pool! We were there for almost 3 hours, and I didn't hear a single other person get in trouble.

Sweet Colin - I'm SO in for it! This child is a daredevil, explorer type with no fear and an insane amount of energy. He will definitely need his beautiful smile and cute personality to get himself out of whatever trouble he climbs into. I'm a sucker for his infectious grin, and I'm sure I won't be the only one (lifeguards aside).

Help in the Kitchen

Tonight was a classic example of too many cooks in the kitchen. David and I had to be careful of who was underfoot as we rushed around making dinner. Tonight's menu: turkey cheese burgers (my favorite) and sweet potato fries (Colin and Monster's favorite).

Okay. I'm only going to watch this video ONE MORE TIME. And then I'm going to quit. It is freakin' hilarious - I just had to share.

Special Delivery

My Mother's Day Flowers - what a nice surprise.

Happy Mother's Day

Moms are the best - especially MY mom. She has taught me so much, especially as of late with the little guy around. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't call her every day (yes, I call her EVERY day - sometimes multiple times a day) to ask some frantic question, tell her a funny story or vent my about my frustrations. I love you mom! Thanks for everything - especially being one of my best friends.

Happy Mother's day to all moms, new and old, this Sunday!!!

Want Another Bedtime Story?

When Goodnight Moon just isn't cutting it! LOL

A new dad and novelist wrote a bedtime story to warm the hearts of sleep-deprived parents everywhere, Go the F@#k to Sleep. It's already in the top 300 on Amazon.com - must be f@#king hilarious! haha

Here’s a sample:

“The cats nestle close to their kittens.
The lambs have laid down with the sheep.
You're cozy and warm in your bed, my dear
Please go the f@#k to sleep.”

Happy Easter

Wishing you lots of this...

And this...

This Easter weekend!

Tish surprised her boys with Confetti-Filled Eggs (Cascarons) after brunch at Soleil.



Check out my simple and easy Easter decorations: A $6.99 Lilly from Randalls in a hand-painted, ceramic pot.

And my antique bread tray from Round Top used to display my Easter egg collection.

Oh! And my sweet neighbor dropped this off at my doorstep this morning for Easter breakfast - homemade blueberry muffins with strawberry jam. The Easter bunny really does exist. Thanks Kristin!!!

Now off to bed to read one of Colin's favorite books - Happy Easter everyone!