[getting so BIG: a recent photo of Ev playing at school]

I’ve been looking for a black and white buffalo check throw blanket for a while now, so I was pleasantly surprised to come across this version from Better Homes & Gardens on a recent trip to my local Wal-Mart.

While we are on the subject of plaid, check out these tartan d’orsay pumps from Old Navy. Add these to my Christmas wish list.

An article that made me cry with tears of laughter was sent to me this week by my sister-in-law. Here’s a little sampling: “Want to give the gift of passive-aggressiveness and a broken spirit to your children? Let your kids know who the favorite is by buying this pillow for just one of your offspring. Merry Christmas! Except for you, and you. Christmas is only merry for the kid who doesn’t wake me up at 4 in the morning.”

Do your children spend time on YouTube Kids? Then you might want to give this article a read.