We had our first experience with face paint this weekend. After patiently waiting in line for no less than thirty minutes to have our turn in the artist’s chair, at last, the masterpieces were revealed: Most unfortunately, the Toddler didn’t understand the temporary nature of face paint. And, within minutes (like five) of having her…
Over the weekend I, along with my mom, sister, and niece, took the girls to an arts and crafts festival downtown. There were talented artisans of all sorts displaying and selling their wares. The whole scene was full of local culture and entertaining for adults, but a little uneventful for the 5-and-under crowd. So, I…
This weekend we discovered that one of our favorite after-dinner destinations also has built-in entertainment. You can enjoy your dessert and then express yourself artistically while all the yogurt, mini M & M’s, and gummy bears you just inhaled have a chance to settle. This is brilliant. I was just starting to say that I…
Thanksgiving morning Toddler 1 came downstairs and asked me in a disappointed tone: “Where are all the presents?” Just the day before when I had told her that her beloved Uncle Ju-Ju was coming home for Thanksgiving, she asked me: “What costume will he be wearing?” The festivities of October through December are a lot…