• Safe Start: Week One

    Since we moved to Florida, I have wanted Bean (and then Gracie) to take Safe Start swimming lessons. Well, they aren’t actually swimming lessons, per se. They are called infant survival research (ISR).…

  • Keeping Your Diaper Bag Cool

    : Living in Orlando, we have the opportunity to get out to theme parks and beaches and other exciting places all summer long. The great part about this is being able to enjoy…

  • The Case of The Shrieker

    Alright, imaginary friends. I need some help raising my children again. Here is the case: ********** THE ACCUSED: Gracie “The Shrieker” Brown AGE: Almost 16 months CRIME: The Shrieker is hereby accused of…

  • Privilege in Service

    Y’all. It’s July. I have dreaded July since LAST July. But let me tell you why. Last summer I volunteered at our church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) for a week. Gracie was only…

  • Legos + Books = Duh!

    When I got the opportunity to review a LEGO’s product, I jumped at the chance because LEGO’s rank supreme around my house these days. Gracie likes them because they are bold, bright colors…

  • Happy Birthday, Chris!

    This past Sunday was Chris’s 29th birthday. Have I ever told you about how I never remember the date of Chris’s birthday? I don’t know why I have such a problem with it,…

  • Running Around All Crazy Like

    Well, against all odds and against everything I thought I knew about myself, I have actually stuck with this running thing.  Who knew I was so determined and athletic?  (Determined athletes still groan…

  • How I Became a “Yes” Mom

    Bean is three years old. Which means a large part of my day is spent telling him no. No, you cannot bring those rocks inside. No, you cannot wear slippers to church. No,…

  • Discovering Summer

    One of my favorite things about having a newborn or infant around is exploring the world with them. You get to see things you see every day but in a totally different way…