Good Company

becky | March 29, 2009

This weekend my good friend Jen and her son Jake came all the way from Minneapolis to hang out with Ben and I.  Not only did they bring laughter and great times into our fair state, they also brought the snow.  Wasn’t that nice?  I’m pretty sure it was payback from our trip up there last April.  [...]

Love From The Big House

becky | March 25, 2009

My computer recently decided that I have loaded too many pictures and therefore I am no longer worthy of uploading nary a photo.  Just like a good Jewish grandmother it seemed to say to me, “Beckala!  Enough with the pit-chas already!  Just write to the nice people!  OY!”  Since posting pictures of the family birthday soiree [...]

Holy Birthday, Batman!

becky | March 23, 2009

As my wise and oh so eloquent son would say, “This birthday totally rocked dude!” I’m a firm believer that one’s birthday should last at least three days.  Four through seven is acceptable, but they should be no less than three.  And happily, such was the case for this very spoiled Princess. It started on Saturday afternoon when [...]

My Favorite Things – Part 2

becky | March 20, 2009

On the eve of my birthday weekend, I bring to you, once again, some of my favorite things.   These are items any girl would love for her birthday.  Or Mother’s Day.  Or Ground Hogs Day.  Or National Give Yourself  A Present Day!  Although unfortunately this time, they aren’t all under $20.  So sorry but sometimes the [...]

Blue

becky | March 18, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

The Castle That Ben Built

becky | March 16, 2009

After my child had a non-stop whirlwind water-park birthday party weekend, all he wanted to do yesterday was go to Grandma and Grandpa’s house and play. With these guys… After hours of work, he was quite proud of his castle.  As were my parents and I. It took all of my maturity and strength not [...]

Losing My Cool

becky | March 12, 2009

When I was pregnant, one of my biggest fears was that as soon as this baby came into the world, my hair would turn into a tight perm and sensible shoes would suddenly appear on my feet.  I had to make sure that just because this “being” who was soon going to call me “Mom”, it didn’t mean I [...]

Exactly 32 Steps From My Back Door…

becky | March 11, 2009

Wordless (hiccup) Wednesday

Why She’s Not Only “My Person” But Also “Aunt Shelly”

becky | March 10, 2009

Shelly:  I loved the interview with Ben by the way. Stay at home? What? That little bundle of energy?  Becky:  And speaking of energy… all the way to school this morning I told him, “be careful on the sidewalk, it’s really slippery.”  So I drop him off and what does he do? RUNS! Down the hill [...]

I Want My Hour Back

becky | March 8, 2009

I feel like the paperboy in “Better Off Dead” who stalks John Cusack for this two dollars.  “I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS!!!”  Except in my case, I’m going after Daylight Savings Time and demanding my hour back. Yeah I’m That Guy.  The one who hates Daylight Savings time.  I’m the one who complains with every clock I change.  And since [...]