Dear Mrs. Frost,

I was struggling with what to "draw" today, when I noticed the comment you left on an older post. So, here's my version of your big belly in a tree. You deserve a jacuzzi, instead of the regular old washtub. I also felt like you would appreciate a bathing suit. I'm hoping you're not into scaring the neighbors like you used to with your constant nudity. I still wanted to show off the every popular outie belly button. It's always a crowd pleaser. I hope you can clear some room off the fridge for this one. If I'm ever in town, I'll be sure to stop by and sign your copy.

Love always, The Tortoise

It's official!

I'm not having children. Alright, I'm willing to compromise. I will only have children if I can have a contract that states, "They will never have the stomach flu or food poisoning." Basically I don't want stuff coming out of their mouth. I don't think that is too much to ask. 3 year old twins throwing up (multiple times!!) is inappropriate behavior in my house. I just can't handle it.

The power of positive thinking

While reading my daily horoscope, I found this: The Daily AstroSlam. Here are a few examples of what you can enjoy.

Yesterday: Don't dive headfirst into a new health regimen today. Your muscles might go into shock since it's been so long since you last attempted to do anything physical.

Today: You're more easily agitated than Oscar the Grouch today. I suggest that you hide in that trash can you call home until you can find it within your heart to be nice to people.

Tomorrow: You'll act totally irrational today. Not that it's a new mood for you. Try to remain level-headed so you don't go off the deep-end. Chances are, you'll hit your head.

It's sad how accurate these are. I'm worried about tomorrow...

I know, I know, too many for one day.

This etsy site has the cutest stuff. I want to start making these things or buy all of them.
Handmade By Angela

B.W.L. #2

Here are a few items I've been drooling over. I felt like you deserved a few options. I don't want to box you into purchasing something you don't feel is just right


I've been wanting to make crazy little animals.

I'm accepting subscriptions to this magazine.

These animals are even cuter! Look, there's a hare!

I'm definitely uncommon. Choose whichever one you think I will enjoy and I guarantee it will be cherished.

Another addition to the family zoo

In case you couldn't tell, this is an ant farm. I now own one, in my very own home. Who's to blame, you wonder? The Pregnant Bagpiper. This is what happens when a long lost friend moves into the same vicinity as the Mama Tortoise. Crazy ideas get shared and passed along to unsuspecting children.

The ant farm is actually pretty cool. The problem is that I only own the clear case of green, radioactive goo. I have to send for the ants. Hopefully I remember to put that on my to do list, or else it will remain on my fireplace as a radioactive artpiece.

This reminds me of a cartoon that the Pregnant Bagpiper drew about the Scorpion Queen and Radioactive Girl. I will have to post that series another day.

"The fool that eats till he is sick must fast till he is well." George W. Thornbury

Word of the Day: Gluttony: excess in eating or drinking

There are 3 main things that happen when Mama and Papa Tortoise visit.
1. Go to the movies, probably one they have already seen.
2. Bowling
3. Gluttony

All in all, it was another successful visit!