Author Archives: carly
We’re back….
Petey Pie’s has been keeping us super busy lately! I often joke that I’m running a one person sweat shop, while feeding kids and whipping noises. Thankfully, I’ve got two little assistants who enjoy keeping me company while I sew. … Continue reading
A little slice of heaven
I met Christine and instantly knew that we would be friends. She has an infectious laugh; is a wonderful mama; and has an undeniable positive outlook on life. An added bonus is that our kids are the same age and … Continue reading
This one should have been posted a month ago
Yep…behind again. The good news is that we’ve been sick for over a month now so there hasn’t been much to update. The bad news is that we’ve been sick for over a month now and to put it mildly, … Continue reading
The difference between boys and girls
I like smocked bishops. Big bows. And pretty script monograms. I like fairy tales with happy endings. Sparkly shoes. And twirly skirts. I like crafts; glitter; and glue. Long before I had Mary Reese, I knew I would love being … Continue reading
Recap of January in February; part II
This time I’ve got a 6 pounds 1 ounce excuse for not blogging….On Wednesday, January 25th, sweet baby Brantley Harvey Bassinger entered the world. And although his early arrival meant that he had to spend a week in the NICU, … Continue reading
Late December and early January in almost February; part I
I keep having that reoccurring nightmare that I’ve shown up to school naked, only to find that it’s a test day and I haven’t studied a lick. I’m no stranger to this dream, it seems to rear its ugly head … Continue reading
Fits, tantrums, messes, and homemade cookies
I knew as soon as I typed a post to brag on my sweet my kids, they would turn on me. Sure enough…MR said she barley noticed my “angry face” today. Apparently I’d been wearing it so long that my … Continue reading
A mamas love
There are days when I want to hit the pause button and days when I yearn for the fast forward button. And sometimes, there are days when I damn sure want to hit the rewind button to undo all of … Continue reading