A day in the life . . .

It's summertime and I am trying to be a better mom to Jenny and Jackson. That means Anna has to learn how to calm herself and I guess that is good for her, too. She does a great job teething on her own fingers. She has two teeth on the bottom and top teeth on the way.

Jenny and Jackson woke up an hour before me, so they got to watch PBS this morning. I gave them an incentive (read: bribe) to turn the TV off by breaking out the Play-Doh. They played happily for almost an hour. Then we played sprinklers outside on the patio.

After a "snack lunch" of peanut butter crackers, cheese sticks and applesauce, we read books on the couch and then had "time for books" in bed with Jackson for his nap. Jenny entertained herself with on the computer while I took care of Anna. Then she and I made Oatmeal Cake together. Sam got home for lunch just in time to help with licking the batter. The finished cake was light and moist with a tender crumb. There was a light taste of cinnamon. The topping was sweet and crunchy with toasted coconut and pecans. I think I'll make this one again.

Everyone was asleep, but I hear Anna. Time to log off for the night.

Inaugural Post

Yesterday, I called my parents and in-laws; so excited to tell them how my baby girl was changing and growing up. Mimi said, "If you had a blog, everyone would know by now." I guess I want every one to know. . . this little girl can get around.

I was making freezer jam yesterday and placed Anna Kay on the floor by the kitchen. By the time I finished one batch (about 20 minutes), she had scooted on her back al the way to the piano (about 8 feet). Three months old, one tooth and already in motion.