Saying Goodbye to Sophie
In November of 2004, 3 months into our marriage, Jim and I took the next obvious step: we got a dog. I wanted a Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog) because I… Read more »
In November of 2004, 3 months into our marriage, Jim and I took the next obvious step: we got a dog. I wanted a Sheltie (Shetland Sheepdog) because I… Read more »
As soon as 6yo got in the car yesterday, I asked him how his third day of school was. 6yo: “Awesome! Jerry, Lucas, and I are going to start a… Read more »
This week, we all went back to school: pre-school, first grade, seventh grade. I even celebrated my 35th first day of school. Everyone had a great day, from what I… Read more »
In her own quiet way, 11yo became 12yo over the weekend with a small party with family and friends. I remember when she was little, we threw elaborate parties with… Read more »
My kids get two hours of screen time each day during the summer: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Shortly after they run out of screen time,… Read more »
For my grandmother’s upcoming birthday party, our family was given the task of providing the birthday cake. Normally, I would order a cake from our favorite bakery then talk my… Read more »
Today, during dinner prep, 3yo held up a large plastic spoon and asked “Why dis a spoon?” After a day of work, picking up kids, exercising dogs, and squeezing in… Read more »
The Census of 2010 reported that 20% of the population of the United States was 10-years or younger. 21 million of those children were under the age of 6. Kidshealth.org… Read more »
I see you. I see you posting photos of your manicured toenails in the sand with the surf in the background, your sleeping toddler curled up on her towel, your… Read more »
We live a full life: three kids, three jobs, and a dog. Many nights we collapse into bed and (what seems like seconds later) it’s morning. Even with the help… Read more »