This weekend, Andy and I were talking about how the lizards and geckos are pretty much gone from our area, even thought it was getting up into the 80’s last week. Sunday night, a cold front blew through Texas, and it has dropped down into the 50’s, 40’s, and 30’s. Not all that uncommon for…
Lately, I have been overwhelmed. I’m a work at home mom, and contrary to whatever everyone thinks, it’s not an easy job. I oftentimes wish that other family members and friends who have never had this type of job could just be a fly on the wall and watch a day in the life of…
I am SO not a fan of morning routines. Dread sets in, for me, right about the time I roll over and notice that it’s after 4 am. Although I don’t actually get up to get the boys ready for school until 6:20 am, I lay there wishing for the day when they can get…
“Aren’t you going to correct him?” I’m sure, at one point or another, we’ve all been asked this question. When you’re sitting at a restaurant, and the waitress asks your 4 year old what he would like, and he replies “sal-ars”, you’re forced to make that on-the-spot-decision: do I correct him, or do I tell…
Every year, the kids and I get together and make Advent Calendars! The word Advent simply means coming or arrival. I can remember when I was little, and we had a calendar made out of green felt with red trim and red yarn dangling. My parents would go purchase a pack of small candy canes…
Are you looking for the latest scoop on evening treats that will delight your kids and satisfy your sweet tooth? Well you are in luck, because new Yoplait Splitz is coming soon to your grocer’s refrigerated dairy section! I don’t know how it is in your house, but in mine, if I give the boys…