As we are now over the hump of summer, sliding sloooowly as possible toward the new school year, I hear myself saying the same phrases and sentences and requests to my children. Here are some things I say, and some you say. Some of them OVER and OVER and OVER again: 1). Close the door. The mosquitos are coming in. 2). Who let the dog outside? 3). Find your flip flops, everyone is Continue Reading
Just Drive She Said (A Guest Post)
I AM SHARING MY DEAR GIRLFRIEND, AND FELLOW BLOGGER, KRISTIN LOBENSTEIN'S PIECE TODAY BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT WILL RESONATE WITH YOU…RIGHT ABOUT NOW: THE POINT IN SUMMER WHERE YOU JUST MIGHT MAYYYYBE A LITTLE TIRED, FRAZZLED OR IN NEED OF HIDING IN YOUR CLOSET FOR A FEW MINUTES FROM YOUR DARLING BUT EVER SO PRESENT KIDDOS. JUST MAYBE THAT'S YOU. IF SO, READ ON DEAR MAMAS. Has this ever happened Continue Reading
7 Things I Learned From Going to Amusement Parks
1). Don’t ever wear WHITE clothes. Just don’t. Even though I am out of the sticky-gooey-small-fingers-all-over-me-stage, I should have known better. It’s the law of motherhood. Either they spill or I spill, just simply cause I have little people nearby. Plus if all seats are taken and you are in need of sitting SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE, you just can’t, in white shorts, that Continue Reading
First Full Day of Summer And Uh…
I am off to a brilliant beginning! No really. I’ve already had a “mommie dearest” moment. No need to repeat but it involved a box of Fruit Loops and a trash can. Someone will be in therapy for that one. I’m a lame mom because I won’t let kids put spray paint in toy water guns and shoot it at each other. I’m so conservative and square. My kids are destitute for no joyful adventures Continue Reading
I’m A Wanna-Be Fun-Summer-Mama
I love summertime and I also truly struggle with summertime. I love BBQ’s, festive parties, July 4th fireworks, and eating outdoors. I love that there’s no homework for my 3 kids (and me!). I love the sunshine and warmth of Southern California. I love seeing my kids swim and splash and play as if there were no better activity in life ever. But I really struggle with the kids being out of Continue Reading