Being one of the first in my circle of friends to have kids, I get solicited for parenting advice. Not necessarily because I have flawless kids (have you met Ty?), perfect parenting technique or an early childhood degree but because I’ve been there. I also have a big mouth that is more than willing to interject...
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Hold Me You Over
Since I’ve been remiss in publishing anything of discussable content lately (I am working on a parenting post though), I’ll direct you to Patrick. Click HERE. Read (all of it). Let me know what you think.
Foto Friday
We travelled for Memorial Day weekend. Not sure what I was thinking when I suggested it. It turned out traffic was not bad. Go figure. The kids got to eat cup cakes that when put together made a flag. They also hung out with cousins. When we returned, we hit the...
Out of the Mouths of Moms
MckMama has a new blog meme that has me cracking up. Wanna play along? You can link up here. Here’s what’s been coming out of my mouth lately… “What’s that? That’s your scrotum. No, it’s not peanuts.” “Please pull your pants down next time you go to the bathroom.” “When we’re out of milk, chocolate...
Foto Friday
If all else fails, at least he can balance a die on his nose. Mia’s first time winning Aggravation on her own!
Parenting 101
Wouldn’t it be cool if in between Parallegal Studies and Philosophy in your local college catalogue, you could find Parenting? Why is it that we feel the need to educate on everything from Academic Literacy to Elder Care to Women’s Studies but we ignore the skill that is shaping the future of America the World? ...
Gearing up for summer
There’s a part of me who knows that a little quite a bit of effort on the front end means a much smoother summer and less frustration all around. Having a loose structure and some activities all ready for when the “B” word breaks out keeps me liking my kids and them liking me. That same...
Girls' Day
Sometimes when you live with two brothers, a Daddy, an Uncle, and a Pops, you just need a Girls’ Day (with Mommy, Nana, and Auntie). What better way to start a Girls’ Day than with a girly lunch of edamame and sushi? Summer calls for flip flops and painted toes. Or painted nails if you’re...