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The Victor

Since we are now in August, we are beginning to experience some of our Summer “lasts”.  We went on our last trip of the summer and in two weeks we have our last OT visit. Today, we had the last swimming lesson of the season. I would be lying if I said that I loved … Continue reading →

Did I Sabotage Him?

One of my favorite memories from last summer, is when our family went blueberry picking together. As we filled our buckets, my TBP ran between us stealing berries and looking for snakes and bugs. It couldn’t have been a more perfect setting as the sun set on the mountain that towers above blueberry farm.  We enjoyed … Continue reading →

Now THIS is Summer!

Because today’s swimming lesson was cancelled, my TBP and I found ourselves with a free day.  We called up Granny and asked if she would like to go to the beach.  My parents have lived in the same neighborhood for over 45 years.  In addition to the lake view, the neighborhood has private beach property.  … Continue reading →

Stepping Outside of The Box

My son loves his quiet time at home.  Because of this, it takes a bit of sweet-talking to get him to leave his computer and venture outside.  Not only does he like to stay home, but he is very reluctant to take a risk.  If I’m being honest, I am much the same way.  I understand this … Continue reading →

Almost Wordless Wednesday-Cousins’ Edition

As an only child, my son truly appreciates time with his cousins! Before the fireworks started on Fourth of July,  the kids enjoyed trying out a marshmallow challenge (thanks Jen from Laughing at Chaos), testing out some birthday gifts, and making their own bubble wands. When my TBP noticed that his structure wasn’t going well, he decided … Continue reading →

Summer…I Love You & Hate You!

Summer…I have a love/hate relationship with you! You promise picnics and flying kites at the ocean.  You promise long naps in a hammock and  swinging from that tire swing that hangs in the beautiful old tree. You promise drinking lemonade with friends and carefree long, easy days! The days might be long my friends…but they are far … Continue reading →

The Birthday Party Report

After a long time in the waiting, today was party day! All week, we cleaned and prepared for the Plants vs Zombies Extravaganza!  The house was decorated, the food was prepared, the cake was made, and the birthday boy asked ALL day when the guests would arrive!  Side note…remind me not to have a party in … Continue reading →

Once Upon A Time

Somewhere along the parenting road, I lost a bit of my “no” power.  Perhaps it’s because my TBP has amazing debating skills and he argues information that seems to show he has a legitimate case.  Maybe it’s because I have been testing out the whole “go with the flow” persona, even though that just isn’t me.  Sometimes I want … Continue reading →

What I Learned in Kindergarten

This week, I finished teaching a year of morning kindergarten with 24 students.  On Monday, I watched them line up and walk out of the classroom as Kindergarteners and will see 16 of them in my first grade class next fall.  They walked away from me more independent, more capable, more confident and a few inches taller!  They … Continue reading →