Have you ever had a parenting fail so memorable that people count down the days they see it come up in their Facebook timeline? Well, this is mine! I’m pretty sure my daughter will forget. No one else will. So let’s talk Halloween 2015. The kids were so excited because it was Halloween party day at school. Yipee!! This meant they … Read More
Santa Bag for Kids Gifts
Ok so I know it’s really early to start thinking about Christmas! Normally I would judge anyone that begins any sort of Christmas festivities before Thanksgiving Day. Since it’s not even Halloween yet, the fact I’m posting anything related to Christmas is just plain wrong. BUT… Today I ordered Sienna’s Santa bag! This is a tradition we started when Cameron … Read More
Don’t Jinx It!
My husband always tells me I jinx things. Based on what always seems to happen I would have to agree with him. It goes like this, I say, “The baby is finally asleep!”. What happens? The baby wakes up. Always directly after I say it. He should just record himself saying, “Don’t jinx it!” Apparently all it takes is me … Read More
Wendy’s Kids Meal – Best Toy!!
Today was one of those days. I had a block order to get out before the post office closed (in 2 hours). While trying to put the package together, the baby was hungry and fussy. Of course I couldn’t get the label to print. Cameron (7) was begging me to play just one level of his Mario game with him. … Read More
Roughhousing = Family Bonding
Growing up there are certain phrases you hear a lot. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t throw balls in the house. No roughhousing inside. These tend to be a staple in any mother’s repertoire. I know they are in mine. Regardless, I don’t really uphold them well. Except for the scissors one…don’t run with scissors…EVER! Many a times I’ve let the kids … Read More
Sleep Tips – When Baby Fights Sleep
We just reached a milestone. Not sure if it’s a real milestone, but in my house it is! Sienna (my 3rd baby), has passed the 3-month mark. Why is that a milestone you ask? Because 3-months seems to be the sweet spot. The point where things start to become normal. A routine starts to develop. It no longer feels “new” having … Read More
Nature Crafts
It’s a beautiful day for a craft project! My kids usually look for any reason to be inside. Even on beautiful days. So I have to get creative to get them outside without a fight. Today, outdoor nature crafts. I let the kids raid our cabinet to gather what supplies they thought they would need. They used a box to transport everything … Read More
If Kids Were In Charge For One Day…
If my kids were in charge for the day…ha! Let’s be honest, they are in charge everyday. They dictate my sleeping schedule, or lack thereof. They determine what we eat (yuck, I don’t like that). They set the mood with their fighting, whining, crying…OK and their laughter. In spite of all that, I try not to let them know they are … Read More
Kids Halloween Party
Today was the day. I surprised the kids after school. A kids Halloween party! Decorations. Treats. Games. Family fun! We laughed, we cried (literally one of them did), we made memories. That’s what it’s all about! Let me start by saying, I love big elaborate ideas done on a small budget in a small amount of time! While I love the things … Read More
Fall Bucket List
OK, so I realize we are already like 20 days into fall and I’m just now posting this. In my defense, we live in Florida! It still feels like summer so it’s hard to wrap my brain around the fact that it’s not (sorry…you all probably hate me). Plus, we don’t get the color of the leaves to help signal … Read More