Slice-of-life stories about parenthood
Sure, my kids teach me patience, gratitude and compassion, but they also say or do things every day that help me see the world in a different way. Sometimes the lessons are practical, sometimes they're insightful and sometimes they're just plain funny.
This week held two big milestones for our family. Pink turned 9 months—that’s right, ¾ of a year! And Big finally decided to take the training wheels off his bike. Both have me a bit emotional. Where has the time gone? How did they get so big, so fast? But both also have me grateful that while time isn’t slowing down, my kids are doing things in their own time—growing up at their own … [Read more...]
I just made a family dinner that "smelled like poop" (according to Big) and "tasted great" (according to Lenny). I wouldn't know because, just as it was ready, it was time to get Pink in the bath and ready for bed. So now I'm enjoying some alone time and reflecting on the week gone by. … [Read more...]
First, a belated birthday shout out to the one and only Lenny! Yesterday was the big day and we're all still coming down from our sugar highs. Now, on to official blog business. While these really span the last couple weeks, lessons #1-3 were today. I'm still reeling. … [Read more...]
Lenny and I just spent five days at one of the most luxurious resorts in Cabo. (Read: No kids allowed on the majority of the property). We didn’t consciously plan to escape our reality, it was his company’s club trip. A trip that was hard earned, and a wonderful reward for all of his traveling, long hours and dedication last year. (And I like to think my long hours and dedication on the home … [Read more...]
Are you sitting? Get ready for this. I'm in Cabo. With Lenny. Without the kids. For five. whole. days. So, as you can imagine, I have a bit of a different perspective this week. … [Read more...]
As if my last post didn't have you convinced, here's further proof that I'm just a little bit crazy. Lesson #1: There's a little more Claire Dunphy in me than I care to admit. Big had his first school project—to make a creative display of 100 of his favorite things—which really ended up being our school project. Come egg drop time, someone's gonna have to lock me up. … [Read more...]
The Niners game isn't the only excitement around here today. We could really use a win. Really. Lesson #1: A 6-year old mini golf party is an awesome idea. That is, until you set 15 sugared up boys loose with golf clubs. Lesson #2: If it's possible to throw out your neck opening a jar of baby food (and it is), I'll do it (and I did). Lesson #3: When Big's teacher asked him to come up with … [Read more...]
In my quest to become a healthier me (and wear a bathing suit in a couple weeks), I haven't had any sugar or caffeine in a week. I can't be held responsible for what you read here today should it not be funny/relate-able/sweet. … [Read more...]
While it was the kids' last week of vacation, it felt like anything but vacation to me. Don't get me wrong, we had lots of fun. But wow, that felt like way more than 2-1/2 weeks. Didn't it? … [Read more...]
I hope that 2012 is off to a wonderful start for you and your families! No doubt the year ahead will hold lots of fun and laughter. But first, a look back on the last week of 2011... … [Read more...]
