sally-o's Profile

the 2 disc "holiday fun" from pottery barn kids.

We left Manhattan for Des Moines a little over a year ago and can't believe we didn't make a move sooner. Love, love, love small city life- especially our old house and fenced in backyard (veggie garden coming soon). Our twin boys are 4 1/2 and love having a dedicated playroom for all their toys (no video games, though lucybrown) and I love having an uncluttered living room and room for overnight guests. It's easy to visit friends- no one is more than 10 minutes away by car and many are within walking distance, making playdates and get-togethers a breeze. Plus, DSM has everything we need in terms of culture and activities: a great art center, wonderful restaurants, parks, bike trails, farmer's markets, botannical garden, music venues, etc.

I don't use formal online wishlists or registries, but I do keep my own list throughout the year, jotting down things that the kids ask for specifically or that I think would make good presents for them come birthday or Christmas time. Then when friends or relatives inquire about what the kids might like I have some ideas to give them. I can't imagine offering up the list unless specfically asked, though.

I don't have a suggestion as to type of bed. But wanted to point out that if you buy only the bottom half now and they discontinue the style/design you choose, you might be stuck.

I've made quite a few books for my twins using photographs: An Alphabet book (this was my first attempt and was made from photographs, craft paper, and contact paper and held together with rings), Our Family, We Love Our Daddy (photos and text about them and their dad), and Summer Vacation.

I used shutterfly for all except the alphabet book and they look great and have held up well after many, many readings. I am in the middle of putting together another alphabet book since the original is now falling apart. The new book will include recent photos since the 1st one is from when they were newborns.

Breakfast in bed on your birthday is tradition in my family. The breakfast itself is usually some sort of pastry with a candle stuck in it, coffee and/or juice, but is sometimes something slightly more ambitious like an omelet or french toast. It's a great way to wake up- to the rest of the family singing happy birthday, the candle light, the food, and the presents!

I love the riverbed- would look great with my current bedding!

It'e been said before, but I'll say it again- PUGS!! Most definitely pugs. AND they're great with kids.