The kids and I are visiting Marine Corps friends at Quantico, which is always fun. But this trip has been made extra-entertaining for several reasons. The kids are attending VBS on base with their friends. And you ain't been to VBS until you've been to Marine Corps VBS. Yesterday's activity involved Martial Arts (a.k.a. Marine Corp... Continue Reading →
20 Things I never thought I’d say pre-parenthood
1. Is that poop or chocolate? 2. Don't put the glow stick in the light socket. 3. Don't stand on the pet turtle. 4. Who got the baby out of the crib? 5. Where's the baby?? 6. Why did you lock the baby outside??? 7. No kicking your brother. No strangling, either! 8. No, I'm... Continue Reading →
A bike, a scooter, and a helicopter (parent).
So basically two things happened today: 1. The boys grew a little more independent 2. And I turned a little more into a helicopter parent! We live 2 blocks from a great school playground. Most days, the kids and I trek down there to play with all the other 4-6 year olds during their recess. And... Continue Reading →
2190 Days
On Tuesday our firstborn turns Six. Wow. It's hard to believe I've been a parent for six years. Seventy-two months. 2190 days. Makes me get a little sentimental. That's your warning to proceed with emotional caution. We learned we would be expecting Silas about the same time we learned of Micah's deployment. At the time, that... Continue Reading →
Let’s break the silence with a good laugh, shall we?
(Can we just skip the part where I have to address why I've been silent for over 2 months and that my last post depicted me drinking sangria in my bathroom at an unacceptably early hour? Thanks.) Some days you just need a good laugh, and today I got it. Three times over. 1. I... Continue Reading →
Warning: this post is not Pinterest-Perfect
It's 3 pm and I'm in my bathroom sipping sangria and actually looking forward to my dentist appointment this evening. The dentist appointment that will involve a big needle and a drill. That should give you a glimpse as to what kind of day I've had. But in case you're still fuzzy, let me paint... Continue Reading →
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