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Book Review, Spring 2014
I read a lot. I love escaping into a good book for a while, and I always, ALWAYS, have jet lag when a book ends. I need at least an hour to let…
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But, Oh, Those Summer Nights
Summer days around here are pretty awesome. The pool, the beach, splash pads, ice cream trucks, skipping naps, library visits, play dates, movie days, Disney adventures, playground afternoons, swimming lessons, imagination camps… and…
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A Summer List
1. Thank you all so much for your feedback about Bean. Chris and I talked to him about his behavior, and he said he was missing his friends from school. Even though he…
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Where Did My Sweet Boy Go?
The past week or so with the kids has about driven Chris and I insane. Gracie is at a pretty decent stage right now, actually. She is happy and loud and active and…
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“Mrs. Brown, we have your children.”
This week has been a whirlwind. I have been in a week long digital curriculum training for school, and will continue to be in it through part of next week. I have been…
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Celebrating a Five Year Old in Style!
Michael turned FIVE last SUNDAY, people. FIVE YEARS OLD! How did this HAPPEN!?!? My womb is saddened by this news. She feels old and useless. And old. And empty. But mostly old. We…
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Life Happens
Oh, imaginary friends! How I have missed you this past week! I did not intend to take a break from blogging, but sometimes life just happens. And, boy, was it happening last week!…
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Meatless Meals for a Carnivorous Family
FACT: I eat meat. FACT: My whole family eats meat. FICTION: Vegetarian products are just for vegetarians. I first discovered MorningStar Farms meatless burgers when one of my close friends became a vegetarian.…
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Making the Dollar Store Work for Teacher Gifts!
This year, we have seven teacher gifts to give. SEVEN. That is one drastic downside of daycare. There are so many teachers to thank! Gracie has three alone in her classroom, and then…
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Family Pictures – A Success!
We have been planning our family portraits with Jenn Hopkins for a few months now. I took time to plan out what we would each wear. I scoured Pinterest for props and pose…
