Archive for January, 2010

Stick It!

Friday, January 29th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »

Teaching piano lessons yesterday was a losing battle for the Football Wife.  After two hours of playing outside in 60 degree weather, my toddler was...  in a word:  HYPER.  She ... Read more..

The Pooch With a Death Wish…

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »

His world has never been the same since the arrival of Babycakes.  Two Springs ago, he sensed that something was different.  He could no longer fit between his mommy's belly and the ... Read more..

I’m Down with O.P.P.

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

In 1991, Naughty-by-Nature released O.P.P. and it debuted at #6 on the music charts.  I was in sixth grade and rockin' my tape deck.  When you're eleven it's your life's ... Read more..

Toddler Cocktail Party

Sunday, January 24th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

At 7:30 last evening, at the precise time when we normally read bedtime stories, my daughter was standing at the door greeting our guests.  With a milk bottle in hand, she ... Read more..

Entertaining Strangers

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

When Babycakes was a teeny-tiny, she rarely slept.  I was lucky to get three consecutive hours of sleep at night and naps were scarce.  My life felt out of control.  ... Read more..

What’s in a Name?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »

Ever try to come up with a name for a new business? I'm struggling, friends!  Without going into too much detail (I love leaving you in suspense), my latest venture is starting ... Read more..

Saving the World One Hug at a Time

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Ask me how long Babycakes cried when I left the house on Saturday evening?  Take a guess. No guesses? Zero minutes.  On Saturday evening, Babycakes walked me to the door & happily continued her ... Read more..

She Drops It Like It’s Hot…

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Coach & Babycakes begin each morning by battling over the remote control.  He wants to watch the news, she wants to watch Sesame Street.  There's one network that they can ... Read more..

DIY: Kitchen Table, Part I

Friday, January 15th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »

Once upon a time, not so long ago, Coach and I didn't own a kitchen table.  After tiring of eating dinner at the center island on stools that were 10 inches too high, ... Read more..

Polka Dots & Doggie “Scents”

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in The Football Wife Creates | 8 Comments »

Welcome to the Football House! Confession:  I have an entire bedroom in my house full of crafting supplies, paint, fabric, ribbons, stamps, decorating books, & paper goods.  There's a creative fire ... Read more..