This article contains affiliate links to purchase some of our favorite bedtime stories. I make a small commission off your purchase. If you can’t buy these books locally, please consider purchasing through my affiliate link. I’m not a routine person by nature, but when it comes to bedtime with the… Continue reading »
Langston turned 6 months old last week. He sits up. He has 5 teeth. He drools. He’s aaaaaalllmost ready to crawl. He’s showing interest in food. He plays with toys. He laughs at his brothers. He pulls the small hairs out of the back of my neck. He claws… Continue reading »
Last night I sat and helped my 9 year old sort over 500 Pokemon cards by type. I colored. I played “mama bomb and baby bomb” with my 7 and 2 year old. I would love to say that I always show interest in Pokemon… but I don’t. And it’s been… Continue reading »
It’s 70-something degrees in Richmond right now, and even through we are usually a bit warmer in December this is kinda ridiculous. I’m not feelin’ it folks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the warmth… but with the weather being what it is we pretty much skipped the Christmas activities… Continue reading »
Letting go of the picture perfect holiday season and surrendering to the Christmas chaos.
In second grade, my son tested into a Center-Based Gifted program after a recommendation from his teacher. The program was offered by the county and transportation was provided, and it required a lot of shuffling and some sacrifices for our family, but he decided to give it a shot. Third grade at his… Continue reading »
Shopkick helps you earn gift cards while you shop. I tried Shopkick for one month and here’s how I did.
Once again, this blog has been sitting here neglected. But not forgotten. There are so many things I wanted to write about. But I never sat down to do it. It doesn’t take long to start feeling guilty for not writing. Not like I have a billion readers but I thought, how… Continue reading »
You may be familiar with this scenario: Everything is fine, the children are mostly getting along, playing and having fun, everyone is having a great day out. Then there is a subtle but distinct shift. Things start to deteriorate, typically starting with some heavy sighs, then a little whining, then… Continue reading »
UPDATE: Hi! Glad you found me! These cookies have been a big hit on Pinterest. Over the years I’ve improved this recipe and now they’re even better. Check out the new and improved milk making cookie recipe here. Since I’ve headed back to work and since I’m breastfeeding… Continue reading »