Fun Things

  • Little Rays of Sunshine

    It has been a gloomy couple days down here in central Florida.  Hot, muggy weather that makes you want to pout and take a shower.  When I’m having a blah week like this,…

  • Mom Speak

    “Don’t pick that up.” “Where are your pants?” “Where is your sister?” “Where is your father?” “Quit biting your toenails.” “Why aren’t you wearing a diaper?” “Can I have my iPad back, please?”…

  • The Big 3-0

    On Sunday I turned 30. I don’t feel old, but I do feel older. 30 is just such a big number. I have been really excited about turning 30, though. Chris and I…

  • So… Yeah…

    I started teaching three years ago with a temporary teaching certificate. Since I don’t have an education degree (though my masters is focused on educational leadership) but did have a degree in my…

  • Toddler Gangs

    Don’t be fooled by these faces. They may look happy and playful, but they are really hardened gang members, capable of monstrous acts of rebellion. They are the smallest members of the well-known,…

  • Mom of the Year

    Tonight was Halloween. Bet you’re wondering why Bean’s not wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume. Let me tell you why… We invited Bean’s best little friend, Elle, over for dinner and trick or treating.…

  • We Poked Our Pumpkin

    Well, kids. Halloween is upon us. I, for one, am pretty excited. This year, I’ve got TWO valid trick or treaters. Two valid, super cute trick or treaters, actually. Which means double the…

  • A-MAZE-ING

    Last week my mom and I met some friends from my church at a corn maze just outside of Orlando.  When they invited us, I thought, “That sounds like fun!  Pick some pumpkins. …

  • Nighttime Shinanigans

    We had to kick Bean out of his crib at only 18 months old because we needed it for Gracie (don’t worry, I’ve budgeted that into his therapy costs in the future).  Because…

  • No Words…

    I promise, this isn’t a cop-out blog post.  I’ve been sitting here for 20 minutes trying to find something to say that is half as funny as the picture itself.  But sometimes, there…