Category Archives: Parenting

(Nap) Attack Dogs

I do realize that this nap is in a bed (snooooooze) but I couldn’t resist the passel of puppies and the ‘tude that says “Back off, woman.  I’m napping.” It is a scene like this that makes me quite sure I have some weekday battles in my future, getting William up and at ’em for …

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Guest Napper #1 Redux

It’s a real pleasure to get a repeat from my first guest napper ever.  The lovely Anna has once again been captured by her mom, Brenna of Suburban Snapshots, in what Brenna calls “Faceplant with Dachshund.” If you’ll look at the old photo, the dog appears to be plotting.  Judging by this (much later) picture, …

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(Pillow) Fort Has Been Breached!

Apparently, the boiling oil didn’t even have a chance.     William’s fort appears to have been unable to withstand the rough play to which it was subjected.  Duckie is the likely culprit.  Blue Puppy is a fellow victim, as usual.  Poor Puppy. Raise the drawbridge…it’s Friday!

Stuffed Snooze

As we adults tackle our post-overindulgence dieting resolutions, Cormac simply collapses in defeat over the gastronomical indiscretions of the holidays.*     I know.  I know.  You’re HUNGRY right now.  That Lean Cuisine felt like an appetizer.  The carrots are boring without dip.  Well…think about the red button your jeans are leaving on your stomach …

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