The Green Wife

My little ballerina

Elliott has a new little ballerina outfit, courtesy of our wonderful neighbors.  She loves wearing the leotard, but she really really loves the shoes!  The night that they were brand new, I had tucked her into bed and was just sure she was asleep, when all of a sudden she appears in the doorway and [...]

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Dear Starbucks Napkin Dropper,

Dear Starbucks Napkin Dropper, Yeah, I saw you.  I saw you as you sat with your friends on the Starbucks patio enjoying your morning coffee.  I saw you as you watched the lovely breeze toss your napkin off of your table on onto the ground.  I watched your half-hearted attempt to rise from your chair and [...]

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The Tooth Fairy got creative last night!

It seems that in honor of the loss of Alex’s fourth tooth, the Tooth Fairy decided to forego the conventional bit of cash she normally leaves for him and surprise him with a toy! She left a Clone Trooper action figure from the new line of Star Wars Clone Wars toys. For those [...]

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Fun mail!

Today Elliott and I got a fun package in the mail….4 pair of Babylegs!!! I think they about the cutest things I can put on her and I’m so excited that the weather is getting cooler so she can wear them all the time! For those of you who know and love Babylegs, [...]

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A surprise visitor

This afternoon I was standing in my kitchen talking to my mother on the phone, when I noticed a teeny bit of movement outside the window.  I took a closer look to discover this little guy paying me a visit. He was the smallest little squirrel I have ever seen and I got such a [...]

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