My dad is…
I thought the Preschooler’s drawing of our family from Tuesday was going to be the “arts and crafts” highlight of the week. But, that all changed when I went to pick her up yesterday and saw this treasure she created for Father’s Day…
I thought the Preschooler’s drawing of our family from Tuesday was going to be the “arts and crafts” highlight of the week. But, that all changed when I went to pick her up yesterday and saw this treasure she created for Father’s Day…
Yesterday I had the rare opportunity to sit back and watch (unnoticed) as the girls played. Ever since preschool started, Toddler 1’s favorite activity is to play “school.” She, of course, is the teacher and Toddler 2, like it or not, is the lone member of her class. So, Toddler 1 had pulled the rocking…
When we moved into this house a few weeks ago, we decided the Toddler and the Preschooler might enjoy sharing a room since they are so close together in age. So, they are in twin beds now and seem to be enjoying each other’s company. So far, this set-up is working well and they might…
The other night the 2nd Grader asked me a question that made me stop and think. I was drying her hair after her shower and she said, “Momma, why don’t you laugh much?” What?? How can she think I don’t laugh? I laugh all the time. But, you know what? I don’t laugh with my…
This week began the Toddler’s first couple of days in the three-year old class at her preschool. She’s been in the infant and toddler classrooms there, but this year she moves up to the official preschool program where her days will be a bit more structured and she will no longer be required to nap…
Each year about this time I get excited to see my favorite spring-time indulgence take its place on the shelves of fine retail establishments everywhere. My weakness for chocolate has long come in the form of miniature eggs… Cadbury Mini Eggs to be specific. And, now that the Lenten season is upon us, the eggs…
Well, I’ve officially decided I’m a much better parent in the fall than I am in the summertime. It’s not that I don’t enjoy the summer months and all that goes along with being outside and spending more time with family and friends. It’s just that summer is a bit intense without any sort of…