It is an anecdotal fact that as soon as you parent a child, you loose half of your brain. Gray matter formally used to organize your life, figure out complex problems and generally function in normal society is overtaken by questions regarding diapers, fevers, spit-up, discipline, television allowances, homework, babysitters, organic food, competitive sports and…
Who Needs Snow Plows?
Snow plows are highly over rated. I mean….who needs them, really? Certainly not me. Especially for a little snow storm like this. (Yes, that was the view from my front steps during the storm on Saturday) This is the same view on Sunday: Can I just tell you how RELIEVED I am that I have…
I Heart {Kissing} Faces
In celebration of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, I heart faces is having a Kissing theme this week. As soon as I saw this week’s topic, I thought of a certain picture, and I was so determined to find that particular picture that I spent about 45 minutes trying to find it on my computer….
Lids Don’t Make Good Snow Shoes
…And a few other educational observations from this weekend’s monster-of-a-snow storm in Maryland. But first, a before/after picture from my kitchen window: At the beginning of the storm on Friday afternoon VS 24 hours (and almost 30 inches) later 1- Never underestimate the power of snow and simple toys to keep children entertained. Our power…
Looking at the Storm With Optimism
There is a chance that this may be my last blog post for a few days. I’m sure I will miss it much more than any of you will miss me. Today and tomorrow, the storm of the century is hitting the Washington DC area, and some of our neighbors have already lost power. We…
Until I Became A Mom
This is me with my first 4 kids, after having baby Reese. For some reason, my hair was extra dark after having her! • • Until I became a mom, I didn’t know how tired I could get. I thought I was tired as a college student staying up late to study for an exam….
I Worry (It’s My Job)
Kodak (who claims, with some clever ads on my sidebar, that we can at least partially knock off our economic worry with a printer) and JuiceBoxJungle sponsored me to write this post, and they asked me to talk about the 3 things I think or worry about as a mom. WHERE DO I START? I…
A Year Away From Double Digits
Twizzler just celebrated his birthday on Saturday. How is it possible that my baby boy is 9 years old? At my house, the kids make a big deal about “double digits,” and the fact that Twizzler will be 10 on his next birthday is a huge occasion to celebrate. Yes, he’s more excited about being…
Road Trip: Tips For Traveling by Car with Kids
I’m so glad you’re here! Feel free to make yourself comfortable and look around a while (and while you’re at it, be sure to grab your free copy of my newest ebook, 10 Rice Krispie Treats Recipes!). I was just reading an amusing post about the Dreaded Family Car Trip. The 7-9 hour trip with…
Give Me Your Best Shot – Daughter in Law?
I think my 4 year old son may have met future wife. I had a vision of an older AJ and his little (girl)friend when she and her big brother, AJ’s best friend, were over at our house this week. By the way, I am just as smitten with this little girl as AJ is….
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