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Warmth, Crowds & King Tut…Don’t Equal a Happy Boy!

Several months ago we bought tickets to go to the King Tut exhibit.  We were thrilled to share such an amazing learning opportunity with our son.  We decided to wait several months  before going so that it wouldn’t be crowded.  Apparently, we didn’t wait long enough because it was crowded.  Really crowded.  We were met with a line of … Continue reading →

School Prep Already?

Last Thursday, I found an advertisement for a “Back to School” sale in my mailbox. I knew these flyers would be coming, but I cetainly didn’t expect them the same week as 4th of July! Why anticipate the beginning of school just minutes after the previous school year has ended?! Nevertheless, it got me thinking … Continue reading →

TGI July 6th

Wondering about the title, right?!  Let me explain… 4th of July (Explosion Day) Every Fourth of July, my parents, sister, and sister’s family come to our house.  We have snacks & dessert and catch up with each other’s lives and share opinions about current news stories.  “News stories” really means details about “Katie and Tom” and selecting certain bachelors for … Continue reading →

Puppy and Party and Presents…Oh My!!

As many of you know, it is a bit crazy at our house these days. We are still searching for a new nanny (topic for another post soon), we got a new puppy, and our sweet son turned 7 years old! All of this going on at once, has been challenging! We can’t escape the fact that … Continue reading →

“Real” party?

My son is turning 7 years old this summer. While this doesn’t seem physically possible, it is true. Since he was three years old, we have had large birthday parties. I would think about a theme that was currently relevant in his life and would run with it! We would have lots of people and … Continue reading →

Calling Nanny McPhee!!

Okay working parents…I’m sure you understand the stress and anxiety when you hear that your nanny is leaving!  Yes…sigh…We are losing our nanny. My son attended this nanny’s preschool and when class sizes dropped, she needed a new job.  The timing was perfect for us and there was little transition needed because she was a … Continue reading →

Kreativ Blogger Nomination

I have an apology to make!  During the end of May, I was nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Award by a very talented blogger.  I emailed her and said thank you, but I didn’t really understand what it meant.  After all, I was brand new to blogging (starting my blog on May 5th) and I didn’t understand all the … Continue reading →

“About Me” Make Over?

I was looking at the “home” page of my site and realized that things were really changing.  First, my son is turning 7 years old.  When I say this outloud, I am flooded with memories… -getting the phone call from the hospital and holding him for the first time -watching him breathe while he slept (which I … Continue reading →

Green Shirt and Working Parents

Just after I posted “Mother Guilt,” we received an email from my TBP’s teacher announcing a slide show and portfolio celebration. Sigh…More guilt already? This soon? As a teacher, I understand the desire to share students work and achievements with the parent community. I am sure that this was the intent of the teacher when she … Continue reading →