Life With Two
Andrew started 5 day a week full day preschool when Allison was 8 days old. I don’t remember all that much about those first 7 days but I know I wasn’t on my own—A took off work the first couple weeks. Most of his holidays were days that A...
How to Visit Florida like a Floridian [Part 1]
I can’t even believe how many times recently I have been asked for advice and tips on visiting Florida. I thought, heck, why not write it all down so I can refer people here. I’ve decided to divide this into two parts—Visiting the Beach and Visiting Disney. First up—...
Let’s Do 52! Journeys
I have long felt that the ocean was deeply part of me. Maybe it is because I have never lived more than a 90 minute drive from water and actually spent most of my life mere minutes from the beach. Maybe it’s because most of my happiest childhood memories...
Let’s Do 52! Milestones
Life with infants revolves around meeting milestones. I know I’m not alone among moms when I say it’s something I think about and worry about. And once kids hit all those major ones like walking and talking you start to relax a little bit. So with all my focus...
Let’s Do 52! Connection
What connects us to one another? From the moment we are conceived and cells begin dividing we are connected to our mother’s womb by a life giving cord. When we are born we are connected to our mothers and fathers by their arms that carry us and hold us...
“Suck it up, Buttercup”
Sometimes you just need a little pity party. Women are notorious for feeling like they always have to hold everything together. And I count myself among that breed of women. So yesterday, when the construction superintendent told us our house was delayed yet another month (totaling 7 months of...
Let’s Do 52! Exploration
What a week it’s been! After a total runaround trying to buy my new camera from company after company that was sold out and back ordered, I got a very unexpected phone call from the first company (pcnation.com– AWESOME customer service!) that my long awaited camera was coming after...
Let’s Do 52! Exploration
We shall call this one Allison takes on the stairs. or Mommy has a heart attack. Take your pick. Just don’t tell either of my kids their actual ages, they won’t believe you. Andrew wants desperately to be almost 7 like his cousin and Allison desperately wants to keep...
Let’s Do 52! Imitation
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right? I know some people strongly disagree with this and can’t stand being copied but my little photo bug in training whips out his camera to photograph his favorite subjects– his cars or his sister– and I couldn’t be happier! Even...
Let’s Do 52! Anything Goes
Ah gender roles. Such a wannabe taboo subject for children. You find parents are either one way or the other- either they discourage play with toys designated for the opposite gender or they embrace it. There is little in-between. I count myself among the latter. I could not be...