This post was part of March Resilience Month in our house while I was acting as an ambassador for Pepperidge Farms’ Fishful Thinking program. These tips originally appeared in an article by Robert Barnett (from Parenting magazine—January 2007), but all commentary (and opinions) are my own. The tips were found, along with other articles…
Seven Years Ago Today
Seven years ago today, I was sitting in a hospital bed holding my brand new baby girl. My 4th child, and 3rd daughter. I had waited a long time for her. Not because I had trouble conceiving her, but because she had made her presence known from the first day I became a mother. She…
My Daughter Cut Her Brother and Sister’s Hair!
I left the house for errands (Dad was home) and came home to one shaved boy and another soon-to be-seven-year-old missing about 3 inches of hair. And with newly cut bangs. Boy, does big sister have a lot of nerve. And a pretty good hand at hair cutting. I would have been upset if she…
Here It Goes Again…
I am spending the day with my sister and niece (who I haven’t seen since October!!) and sorting 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that Necco sold this season. It’s a busy and WONDERFUL day. For your viewing pleasure…..A video that everyone should watch: I have super-exciting news, and can’t do it justice today, but…
Thoughtful Boy, Silly Boy – GMYBS
I don’t have much to say about my favorite pictures of my favorite boys this week. I enjoyed using my new/replacement 50mm lens, and caught AJ watching for the big kids to come home from school, as well as Twizzler blowing up a big yellow balloon. It’s been a busy week. The best part of…
Bella Notte. Bella Vita.
A year ago tomorrow: February 26, 2009. Reese and AJ shared a piece of spaghetti. My own little Lady and the Tramp. I love looking through my old pictures and remembering happy moments–the big moments as well as the small ones. I love that my kids love each other. I love that they do silly…
Sleep on the Couch? Not Me!
Believe it or not, I did not buy a king sized bed so that the whole family would have room to sleep in it together. I also did not buy a king sized bed so that I could sleep on the couch. I like my bed. It’s comfortable. Apparently, everyone else in the family agrees…
Savoring
Last week, we were snowed in. Plans were changed, school was put on hold, parties were rescheduled. This week has been a little bit more complicated than usual as we have tried to adjust. Today was the Valentine’s Day celebration at school. AJ and I joined Reese’s first grade class for snacks, games, and demonstration…
What’s Your Animal?
Mama Kat’s Writing Prompt #2 stuck out to me this week: Relay an entertaining conversation or string of emails you recently had with someone. If only….If only I had the chat stream between me and my friend, Safire, the other night. It’s a shame that the conversation is lost in Facebook chat-land somewhere, because it…
Valentine’s Day Craft, Fishful Thinking Style
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Fishful Thinking has a great activity (Favorite Photo Valentines) for you to do with your kids! Here’s what my kids did this week: How to make Favorite Photo Valentines I let the kids look through some photos and asked them to pick a picture that made them happy. Next,…
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