Mommy Has Moved!

The blog has moved - to a more private site. With the photos of the children and my personal information, it was suggested to me that I move the blog. So if you're interested, and want to keep reading, email me at ericakeating@mac.com  -- I'll send you the link to my new blog site. :)

Time for Change

Isn't change nice? I mean, when you're in control of the change anyway...

Our two oldest boys have been sharing a room since I found out I was expecting number three, and they love being together. The room, though, has never felt quite right and things were all over the place. The kids didn't mind, and I haven't had time, so that's how it's been for nearly 9 months.

Today my dad decided to come take the boys (minus baby) to Bass Pro Shops, for a little afternoon away. He even took them to lunch! Yay for Grandpas! Anyway, the moment they left, and Baby fell asleep, JP and I plunged into Alex and Jim's room. We purged and organized, dusted and scrubbed, moved and re-arranged. I even made a new little sign for their bedroom door.

When the boys got home they were so excited and surprised. They played in their room for nearly an hour! Yippee! 

Maybe it's the beginning of Spring Cleaning for me? Gee, I sure hope so! Now I just need to find kid-free time to work on the rest of the house!

Food and Friends

What else does one need? 

Food and Friends.

Long ago, my sister started a Bunko group - compromised of a large group of women - some neighbors, some relatives, some co-workers, some old friends, etc... 

Over the years this group has transformed into a select group of six women who are so very special. These women are amazing, beautiful, brilliant, and oh-so fabulous! Some are moms, some are professionals, some are both! They are such a fun group of friends! 

A year (or more) ago, we realized that playing Bunko was just an excuse to get together and...

Chat

Eat

Bond

Gossip

Laugh

Cry

Eat

Share

Create

Be Silly

Be Comfy

Eat

Ha! So now we pretty much forego the playing and we just sit and gab. I think we could possibly gab and share stories all day if we didn't have children and husbands and jobs to attend to. This morning we met for brunch and talked through two hours in a flash. At one point, I laughed so hard I began to cry (thanks, Lauren. I will never look at knee-highs the same again).

It's such a special time for me. I feel so blessed to have each of these women in my life.

So call a girlfriend, a sister, your mom, and gab a little. Share a story or two. Laugh a lot.

Girlfriends are great!

P.S. - Thanks to my girlfriends! :)

Pic of the Week

It's Friday Again! I can't believe how quickly the weeks go by. My baby is already 3 months old...

Ah, I digress.

Anyway, this morning, Lauren invited me to go on a tour of Sappington Farmer's Market with her Mom's Club. The kids had a blast learning about all the fruits and veggies, going into a freezer, sampling cheese, grapes (and cookies). Alex's favorite part was the little train that went around the entire perimeter of the store.

This brings me to the pic of the week..... I've not taken many photos this week, so I didn't have lots to chose from! Here's Alex admiring the fresh orange and red peppers at Sappington Farmer's Market this morning. 

Happy Friday, everyone!

chicken, french fries, and ketchup

blah.

chicken. french fries. ketchup.

my son's favorite meal. 

didn't used to bother me... but after 6 years of the same favorite meal, I feel blah.

the smell of it is blah.

the look is blah.

still his favorite, though...

Does anyone have a way for me to spice up this meal for him? or do I just let him have this as his special treat once every week or so. I find myself always going back to it as a sure fire way to get him to eat a full meal. The chicken, a half a dozen fries or so, some fruit, and some corn (one of the only veggies he will eat), a glass of milk.

I know I'm not the only one who has children that are "picky" eaters. 

Now my 3-year-old is going through a food thing. He's becoming more picky. Refusing things he normally loves... just plain not eating at all some days.

My plan?

Offer him a variety of foods that his father and I are eating.

He doesn't eat?

I guess he's hungry... or he'll eat when he IS hungry.

Thoughts? Help?

I'm tired of chicken and fries. Anyone else?

Picture of the Week

Argh! Friday was a busy day... as was today... not enough time on the computer. :)

So here's this week's fave pic.

As much as I hate having all this Valentine candy lingering around, it makes for cute photos of my children!

Here's my brown eyed beauty enjoying one ridiculously big lollypop. Love it!

maternity jersey

Hey all you pregnant people!!!!!! 

And anyone who wants to buy a pregnant person a fun gift....

Check this out:

www.maternityjersey.com

Get geared up for baseball, ladies! Don't be caught without your team spirit just because you're preggers!

Yes, I have a personal reason for plugging this website. My hubby and I came up with the idea when I was prego with Alex and our vision has finally become a reality.

Play Ball!