Category: Family Life

Fan Club

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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 »

Back to School Time!

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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 »

Another Year Older

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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 »

Summer Boredom

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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 »

So much cake!

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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 »

Manic Monday

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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 »

Our New Puppy: Because, why not?

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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 »