I agree about the TV watching.

Tell me the story behind the walls? Is that wall paper, texture???ReplyCancel

I hear ya! Eli is either my favorite little person saying really cute things or my worst enemy in front of a TV.

Very cute.ReplyCancel

G-man really likes chamomile tea with honey, too. We used to give it to him as a bambino to help with his gassy tummy (remember that, Miggy?:), so we discovered how good it tastes, and that docs recommend it for the small people:) Also, I totally agree about the vapor rub (kid-style).
Migs, I would never wish a throw-up upon you. That has been our biggest illness-type-thing, so I feel like the Bean has wisely chosen to avoid that sort of messy behavior:) Love you!ReplyCancel

Chance (4) gets the nose drips, creating the cough. Since he was 2he has been able to Dimatapp. Now we know he has allergies, creating the drip, therefore the cough (and also ear infections). Now he takes 5mm of Zertec before bed and, sure enough, it worked!!ReplyCancel

amen on the humidifier! changed our lives when we invested in one of those puppies last winter. we run it in att's room all winter even if he's healthy and fine. we used the vapo last winter on his feeties too although i didn't know that there was a baby version – good to know. so honey also have natural anti-bacterials in it and the pollen in it is supposed to help people build up an immunity to pollen allergies the following year. i used to get bad allergies but started eating honey more often and have noticed it has gotten better from season to season. my friend recently reminded me of warm water with melted honey and a touch of apple cidar vinegar, an old wives tale, but has natural anti-bacterials to help improve immunity and overcome colds/coughs and all that. we used it this week when atticus started getting sick and he's already getting better and i never got sick. i used airborne too so can't say how effective the honey tea was, but it's worth a shot. ok, and the sucretes in the mesh feeder – you're brilliant! i'm a way choking-phobic and that's perfect!!! thanks for the info migs! PS – how's fall in cinncinati? are you missing NY this time of year?ReplyCancel

our pediatrician recommended Delsym to us…it is a cough suppressant…on the bottle it has dosage for ages 4 and up…but my youngest was big enough at 3 to have a dose…he is a big guy. It seems to help suppress the cough while he is sleeping…so he can get a good nights sleep (and me too!) and his body can heal fast!

we also ♥ Vick's rub at our house….did you know if you put vicks on the bottom of your feet(then cover with socks) it seems to work better! i heard this once…and didn't believe it…until i tried it…seriously works! ….I'm not sure for kids though…i experimented on myself last Winter!ReplyCancel

BRILLIANT!!! I have a little one with a cough right now, thanks for sharing…we have the mesh feeder's that is my favorite cause she loves peppermint. Some people are so smart!ReplyCancel

Also, if the cough is of the linger/longer variety think asthma. Some kids with asthma don't wheeze, but when they get sick they have a pesky cough that stays longer than it should. Easily treated with a little asthma medicine. So worth getting checked out if there is a family history, or if the child has eczema or allergies {there's an eczema/allergy/asthma trio}.ReplyCancel

Yay! Just made b'nut squash soup tonight. So delicious.ReplyCancel

sounds ameeeeezing.ReplyCancel

You always have the best recipes. Can't wait to try it! It looks and sounds delicious.ReplyCancel

You should ask your mother in law what her elementary's mascot was… they were the Oakridge Acorns. That is right… Acorns. They later decided what a stupid idea that really was and went with something much cooler… Olympians. Yes… I was an Oakridge Olympian. Awesome.ReplyCancel

That leaf is so gorgeous! I'm glad you spotted it and saved it. I'm with you on the acorn thing- I still think it's so cool to see them in real life. Before I thought they were just in kids books and stuff like that.ReplyCancel

I never tire of finding the "hatless acorns" on the ground and finding them a little hat that fits. Don't ask why this is so fun for me. nerd alert.

i seriously do this. at the park. while my kids are playing. ha ha….ReplyCancel

Heather-that's funny. I don't know why, but I don't ever recall seeing an acorn in Utah. Or Colorado for that matter Holly. Strange.

Kado and Erin–exactly–they were out of children's stories or something.

Likely–yeah I glued almost all those 'hats' on.ReplyCancel

What was the name/brand/color of the paint you used? I'm going to be doing a lot of painting in the next two weeks before we move into our new place, and this is the exact color I'm looking for. My sis-in-law went to Restoration Hardware for me today in Portland and got paint samples for me so I can paint match here. Anyhooo…please share!ReplyCancel

CM–

I'll gladly share…the color is 'gentle rain' and it's the Behr brand–we just got it from home depot. Just a warning, it's a little more of a bluish grey than I had anticipated. I was actually shooting for a warmer grey–but after a couple days I really like it and don't care so much. Just wanted to give you a heads up because it doesn't look so blue-ish in the picture.

Abbie–thanks lady!ReplyCancel

I still want to do the art-a -thon even though I'm ten years late. Does finishing a website count? Yes, yes it does. And while I LOVE grey (Peter's bathroom is grey) I kind of like the yellow better for some reason! Don't shoot me.

My mom and sis. are in Ohio as we speak. I would have shown up on your doorstep.

P.S. anything you do is marvy, and I'm sure the grey will grow on me…just like the acorn mold.ReplyCancel

Ahhhh. That's so calming.ReplyCancel

Aw, thanks for the feature! The art-a-thon really did give me the motivation to get it done. Three cheers for Miggy and her art that inspires!

We will meet! Let's talk dates.ReplyCancel

Nice photography and so well thought out….ReplyCancel

Miggy,

Wow! Thank you, I appreciate your comments and how much you really understand what I did. Once again, it was great to be challenged and from that I was able to produce something from the heart. So really thank you.ReplyCancel