I'm not quite two weeks post partum, and while I'm attempting to rock the girdle Lisa recommended, my bones totally haven't shifted back enough to accommodate any of my pink clothing for Gaudete Sunday...

On the plus side, my scale says I've lost all my pregnancy weight!

On the minus side, later in the day my scale also told me I weigh 80 pounds.

I think my scale might be broken...

46/52: Math? Or something...

I chose our math curriculum partially because I knew that if nothing else, the kids would love the manipulatives! And they do, even though we almost never use them for actual math...

My Sneaky Mom Secret (for getting kids to bed early!)

We just added baby #6 to the family. And while the kids adore her, by about 4 pm I'm ready for a nap. Or bed. Or at least ready to eat ice cream or drink hot chocolate without the kids knowing!

A few years ago we stumbled upon a genius solution to getting kids to bed crazy-early. It only works a few times a year (once a month, max), but if you plan it right? Oh man, it's gold. 

The secret? New toothpaste.

My Sunday Best, Vol. 31: Hey! Baby!

Hey, remember how I was so uncomfortable last week?

Well now I get to be uncomfortable in a completely different way! But with velvety baby hair to stroke and a sweet little bundle to snuggle :)

45/52: Meet Edith!

I think I can go ahead and firmly declare that the kids are all enchanted with their new baby sister!