One of the things I find myself worrying about on a weekly basis is how I balance the hours my children spend at home. I know they need time for imaginative play, rest, interaction, instruction, entertainment, etc. So, most recently, I’ve decided that we’re watching too much television. Granted it’s the dead of winter and…
Despite the beautiful weather, I managed to ruin the weekend. And, unfortunately, I’m not being melodramatic. We had a peaceful breakfast at home Saturday, and I headed out to do some errands in hopes of getting outside and taking the girls to a playground later in the day. Things were going along just fine. My…
We’ve been having some issues lately with Toddler 1 in terms of behavior and cooperation. She’s always been strong-willed, but her level of defiance and her determination to have her way seems to have peaked in the last few weeks. So, in an effort to encourage better behavior without anyone losing their sanity, I decided…
I don’t usually have much reason to shop at outdoor stores like Bass Pro or Gander Mountain or Academy Sports. Though the Spouse is always up for an occasional hike or a camping trip (so long as I’m not a whiny, wimpy participant in either), he doesn’t hunt, or fish, or boat. And, while this…