So I have 2 and a half hours three times a week all to myself. Which is great. I am so excited! Then you ask yourself why is she writing about it? I’ll tell you why. I have too much to do. I have the things I want to do, the things I need…
Ten tips for Toddler (Air) Travel
Just wrapping up another fantastic visit to my parents and thinking how nice it is that my toddler travels so well. When Mr. C was an infant I used to be so nervous something would go wrong. He was always a good traveler but I secretly feared he would start crying and continue for the…
Gentleman!?
At Al’s house there has been a recent push on enforcing manners and being polite. I am aware of the situation, and do my best to give Al accolades when appropriate. We are at the bank this morning. School is back in session, so I just have my 2 four-year olds, Al and Shush (read the…
Mommy Brain
I suffer from Mommy Brain. There is so much going on in my mind and my house that whole days will pass and I have been super busy and not managed to have completed a single task. Like right now. I am working on an article for the blog, when it dawns on me that…
The Name Game
I am tired of referring to my children as the 8 year old, the 6 year old, and the 4 year old. Plus they have birthdays coming up, and then it is just going to get real confusing to those of you who do not know me and my children in real life. For reasons…
Beyond Kids Chores
I have been having a problem with my kids doing chores so I made my 8 year old (whom I will refer to as Sultana henceforth) look up age appropriate chores. I figured if she can look up how to play animal jams and find cheat codes online she can look up a list of…
Power Bracelet
I know all of you know by now that I have 3 little girls (8, 6 and 4). That is how most of my posts start out. And most of you know that I watch a little boy and his big sister a couple of days a week (ages 4 and 6). That poor little…
Constructive Educational Road Rage
Please don’t judge me till you finish this article. I know as a responsible adult I should be in charge of my emotions at all times infront of my children. Let me start with the background information first… 1. I live in Michigan where it is said that we have two seasons. Winter and road construction….
Current Events Around the World
The death toll climbs in Ukraine as Pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian Nationalists continue fighting. 280 trucks with humanitarian aid from Russia are being inspected by the Red Cross before they enter Ukraine who suspects ulterior motives. Russia enacted trade sanctions on specific food items from the U.S. and E.U. ; Russian aircraft skirting US and…
Singing in the Rain
My kids have some sort of internal sensor in them that says they MUST be outside for a bit of energy every day. I am okay with that. In fact, I think it’s healthy (although sometimes inconvenient for me seeing as I can not leave them unattended as of yet). I am afraid, like most…