Today I will share the first of (I hope) many gizmos, gadgets and strategies that help me stay sane while road-tripping with 4 children. Today's installment: BINS. To me, there's nothing more exhausting...well, ok, that's a slight exaggeration. I can think of a few things that are more exhausting. Like natural childbirth in a tub... 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!
Ready to hit the road!
This cool motorcycle belongs to our equally cool friend, who rode over to help us with our move. As this picture was taken, he was scrubbing our (disgusting) toilets. We have cool friends. Also cool were all the other friends who helped us tonight with packing, cleaning, watching our children and repairing walls that I... Continue Reading →
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