Addendum to the Household Rules Ridiculous in light of more important rules we need around here, but hey, a girl can dream... Funny thing is, we don't actually even HAVE any official household rules. It's on my list to thoughtfully draft some one day soon. I probably would have done it by now if the rules were going to be meaningful to me, like THESE: 1. Don't mess up, ... Read More
The Tooth Fairy…and Other Fun Ways to Celebrate Lost Teeth
Usually around 5 or 6 years of age, kids have that oh-so-exciting moment when they lose their first tooth! (As with every milestone in a child's life, the range of when this happens is very wide. Could be age 4, could be 7...) Do you remember the stories of old about parents tying a string to the tooth, and the other end to a doorknob...and then slamming the door quickly? ... Read More
Things I NEVER did before having Kids…
The other night we were planning to take the kids out to dinner. Since we have a little one still, it's hard to just go out to eat. I have to plan ahead. I have to PREPARE. It got me thinking and somewhat laughing on the way to eat about all the things I do now that I NEVER did before kids... Before kids I NEVER: Carried wipes with me. Now? All ... Read More
Our Favorite Baby Products
After having kids you start to realize some of the major baby essentials and some of the non-essentials. Nicole and I have 5 kids between the 2 of us so we know baby items! Things have changed so much in the last few years since having our first babies in 2007-2008. Here are some of our favorites that we could NOT live without! *This post contains affiliate links. ... Read More