For whatever reason, the 2nd Grader has been having a very hard time falling asleep lately. It started when we went to the beach last month, and for the last month or so since she has been worried about everything under the sun at bedtime and unable to calm her mind and relax enough to…
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…
Now that summer is in full swing, or at least now that temperatures have started breaking records, our house has decided to rebel against the heat. Last week our hot water heater gave out. So after a few cold showers, we replaced it on Thursday. Apparently our HVAC system was envious of the attention we…
Last week we went to the beach with both of our extended families. So, for most of the week the girls had all eight of their first cousins there, which was a special treat for them. Their energy was at an all-time high. In fact, this is the view from my side of the bed…