Pictures are Deceiving

Today was our first (official) day back to (home) school.  And many families take pictures to commemorate the event.  So in keeping with tradition... Pictured below: our 8 am excitement (possibly prompted by "Ok, look excited!") Not pictured: the 5:30 am blood curdling scream of a baby who climbed/fell out of his crib, split his... Continue Reading →

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Small & Simple Solutions: Kids’ Bedroom. Alternate title: A Survivor’s Tale

I've often been asked how I manage 4 kids in one (1!) bedroom, so today's Small & Simple Solutions is dedicated to that Modern Marvel.  Note: we've lived in 4 different houses since our fist baby was born 6 short years ago, so we've had plenty of practice in creative sleeping arrangements/attempting new configurations/figuring out... Continue Reading →

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How To Survive a Failed Field Trip

Before leaving for doomed field trip, be sure to dress up a bit.  It will help you look a smidge more civilized later on as you chase your toddler through the impressionist art exhibit. Keep your toddler restrained at all times.  Otherwise, he will escape the kids' area without you knowing, snag his getaway car (in... Continue Reading →

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From Fear to Fist Pumps

Fear.  Such a common emotion.  Such a daily experience.  Such a gift to our development if we are able to recognize it as such. Unfortunately, we often do everything but recognize our fear as it actually is.  We ignore it (I'm not afraid!), minimize it (It's not that scary!), embellish it (I'm paralyzed with fear!) and everything... Continue Reading →

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Drop and Give me….what?!?!

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 →

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