We're adding a baby boy to our household in a couple of months. Naturally, we're trying to prepare our 6 year old and almost 4 year old for the changes to come. The girls are both excited about the baby, but I'm not sure they fully comprehend the changes that will occur once he is here. They think everything is going to be exactly the same as it is now, but with a cute little ... Read More
Merry Hallowthanksmas!
This is the time of year when a lot of people complain that all of our holidays are blending together, and that the commercialization of Christmas begins WAY too early. They have a point. But I confess... I LOVE IT! I don't mind at all if we start to see Christmas decorations in October, and I don't mind Christmas decor up at Thanksgiving. I don't even mind Christmas ... Read More
Project Gratitude
I'm so happy it's November! This is my favorite month of the year, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It's finally cool here in Texas, and I've got my fall-scented candles going all day long. It's a great time of year to talk to your kids about what it means to have a grateful heart. Certainly that's something we should model all year long, but with this time of ... Read More
Day in the Life of a Working Teacher/Mommy
Today I'm documenting my working day so you can read all about it! I've done several Day in the Life's over the years but this is the first 'working' one. Here goes... (lots of blurry camera phone photos!) 4:50 am My alarm goes off. Today is a workout day. The last several weeks I've been getting together with other moms in the neighborhood and working out at the park. It's ... Read More
The Teal Pumpkin Project
By now you have probably seen this cute teal pumpkin floating around your social media and news pages. What is it? Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has launched an innovative campaign to help make trick-or-treating less scary for children with food allergies. This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for ... Read More