I just love this photo. It makes my heart melt a little to think about these kids growing up vacationing together. Excuse my sappiness, but this is what it is all about, building those unforgettable memories with others you truly care about.
Last night the most horrific thing happened. I still can’t believe it was real, that he is really gone, that it all happened the way that it did. I don’t really know if I am even ready to tell the story. I have been spending most of my time trying to pretend it didn’t happen [...]
As stay at home parents we are in a unique situation. Our job takes place in our homes without the presence of bosses or coworkers. Yes, we have friends and family, but really the only people who we really interact with in our jobs are our kids. And the only outside person who really sees [...]
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new couches. They should be here between 1:30 and 3:30 today. Of course, right in the middle of nap time. Send your positive thoughts that Ian will get some sort of a nap today. I am hoping they call at 1:00 and say they are are on [...]
My friend Sarah sent me this great article today about toddlers and kid’s personalities and the general trials and tribulations of parenting a toddler. I have always said that it’s a damn good thing that they are so cute at this age or we parents might just lose our shit. There is nothing that can [...]
I caught an article today listing 25 Banned Books That You Should Read Today. I was glad to see that ten of these books have graced a bookshelf in my home at one time or another. This includes And Tango Makes Three, which is one of Ada’s favorite picture books. This is a lovely true [...]
Karli has been home for four days for the Labor Day weekend and although I absolutely love having him around as much as possible, it just destroys the kids to have that many days in a row that feel like a weekend. During the week we get into the normal routine and things are very [...]
