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…
Christmas crafts have never really been my thing. I like Christmas cards, Christmas candy, Christmas carols, Christmas clothes… but I’m OK with leaving the Christmas crafts to the experts. Yet, this year, the crafts keep finding us. Earlier this week Toddler 1 came home from preschool with a craft “surprise” in her backpack that one…
Yesterday was our first day to hang out at home in what seems like a long time. So, as usual, the girls found all sorts of new ways to get in trouble entertain themselves. The morning started out with me discovering this set-up in our den… I’m not sure exactly what the plans were for…
This week has gotten ahead of me. Because now that it’s officially May, every end of school/preschool, Cinco de Mayo, spring fling, Mother’s Day, field day, open house, book fair, zoo day event is scheduled to take place sometime during the next two to three weeks. This would be fine, maybe even fun, except that…
One night earlier this week the girls were begging to take a walk around the neighborhood. And, since it was early enough and near perfect weather for being outside, I thought it sounded like a good idea. So, I strapped the Baby into her stroller and the girls hopped on their bike and trike, and…
For babies that can’t quite sit up on their own, there is an inventive creation out there called the Bumbo seat. I don’t know how to explain its ergonomics, but somehow it safely helps young babies sit in an upright position so they can see what’s going on around them. It’s brilliant and handy. But, in…
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…