When Cael wants to lift something and it's too heavy, he goes to his friends for help - his friends being Hop Hop, Monkiki, and Meow. They have a lot of limbs between them, but they're not incredibly bountiful in the strength department. Plus, by the time Cael's gathered them all in his arms to ready them for the assist, there's no room for anything else, regardless of how heavy it is. (Also, I'd like to direct your attention...

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Two boys in a tub! No, your eyes don't deceive you. That's a colored bath. I figured I'd post the blue and purple one instead of the yellow one. (I'm saving that for prom date...

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It was snowing today, so the boys and I thought we'd like some baked apples. (Okay, it was just me, but once they figured out what they were, they jumped on board.) I don't actually know how to bake apples, but I figured just core them, stuff them with butter and brown sugar and cinnamon and bake. I don't think I was too far off. They turned out pretty well...

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If you'll remember, our tank started with the tragic suicide of Lizzie and went downhill from there. Only one other inhabitant has been a self-inflicted death, but there have been several subsequent homicides. It turns out, not only were the crabs voracious carnivores, but so was Pepe the Evil. (R.I.P. Ruby the fish and Patty the crab - you won't see pictures of them because they didn't last long enough to be photographed.)...

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John went up to the top of the hill And he blew his whistle loud and shrill. Said the fox, "That's very pretty music, still, I'd rather be in my Den-o, Den-o, Den-o. I'd rather be in my Den-o."...

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[There's a noise in the kitchen.] Allie: [From the living room] Cael? Cael: [From the kitchen] I made a mess, but I'm sorry to you! I'm really very sorry to you, Mama! That can't be go...

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I burned my finger making pancakes this morning. I didn't think much of it. I tend to maim myself in some fashion every time I attempt something culinary, so it was par for the course. I now see it as the omen it was. I love my two boys madly, but they're not the best grocery shoppers. Cael cannot be trusted to walk on his own power without running off and grabbing everything he sees. Neither...

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Things typically not involved in a Best Day Ever: - skipping naps entirely - outdoor shopping in the pouring rain - three entirely different shopping destinations - a sales lady who is convinced I must have known her son and is sure she can convince me - vomit And yet, yesterday was most certainly a Best Day Ever. I had so much fun with my guys. Finn is turning into a little boy and giving us glimpses of how much fun we're...

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Finn's first birthday cupcake - Funfetti Cael's first birthday cupcake - made from scratch, dry, burned carrot cake. It totally pays to be the second child. (It also pays to be so stubborn about actually consuming food that the doctor has put him on an Anything You Can Get In His Mouth diet. I've got to get on one of thos...

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Cael: Mama, what are you doing?Allie: Playing blocks. What are you doing?Cael: Oh, I'm just loving y...

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