We've been on the road for over a week now, and wonder of wonders, I actually miss cooking. For all those times I've grumbled about having to cook yet another meal, I was quite surprised by this longing to get back in the kitchen. So I hit the grocery store (which was freakishly quiet and... Continue Reading →
Why I love the Y
I love exercising, I love teaching Group Fitness, and I love getting a break from Motherhood on a regular basis. Thus, the YMCA has become part of our lifestyle. Most weekday mornings, the kids and I go to the Y for 2 hours. Two glorious hours. The kids go to the Child Watch, and I... Continue Reading →
Caramia meets Femininity
Until yesterday, this was Caramia's idea of 'dress up'. (She has 3 brothers and her Daddy was a Marine. So it's not her fault.) And then we arrived at our dear friends' home in Virginia. They have 2 beautiful daughters, who took it upon themselves to introduce Caramia to all things feminine. Like purple batons...... Continue Reading →
Road Trip Lessons
This morning began our open-ended road trip extravaganza. After a sad- nay, heart-wrenching- good-bye to Daddy, I buckled the kids in the van and immediately learned my first road trip lesson: do NOT play Pinocchio as a distraction for children missing their Daddy. And I quote, "Papa! Papa! Please come back. I promise I'll be... Continue Reading →
Just take deep breaths…
After a tear-filled good-bye to our neighbors, I got in the van and this was my conversation with Sammy. Sammy: Mom, are you crying? Me: Yes. Sammy: Why? Me: Because I'm sad. Sammy: Why? Me: Because I'm going to miss our neighbors. Sammy: Oh. [Long pause] then you might want to take some deep breaths.... Continue Reading →
And…
...we're homeless! HUGE thanks to all the neighbors who helped us move today.... ...and for not judging us when they moved cribs and found the likes of THIS. Let the adventure begin! Or continue!
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