building a routine for life
Since my forced home rest, I’ve had more time with my adorable and tireless monkeys. Hallie is still learning how to walk, communicate and stick by her brother’s side but CP is ready for preschool....
View ArticleWhen you choose to ignore the brattiness.
This past Mother’s Day was a compromise on my part. Normally, my husband takes me, us, to Santa Barbara for the day. I look forward to it every year. The sun, the beach, the art walk, the restaurant,...
View ArticleWhat I’m eating is clearly yours
God, I miss the days where my kids ate only breast milk and formula. My food was mine. Their food was theirs because I certainly didn’t want it. They didn’t know any better. Life was simple. And even...
View ArticleWhen Visiting Nonna & GPa’s-#iPPP
For those who don’t know, my father had knee surgery. This led to an infection that had to be treated for over a month in a health center. During this time, I’ve been in and out of social media as it...
View ArticleBest. Mom. Ever. Except When You Aren’t
Did you know I was the best mom ever? Yup. My son told me so. Repeatedly. Here’s CP telling me this now. At his ripe age of 4 and 3/4, he is becoming a master manipulator. Mom, can I have some cereal?...
View ArticleHow To Give Competitive Siblings Medicine
Cue cry/whining from the toddler girl Honey, let’s take some medicine. It’ll make you feel better. NO!! But it’s different (faking enthusiasm) It looks like candy not that liquid stuff. still wailing...
View Article5 Going On 23
For those of you that didn’t know, I’m a February baby. It’s the 5th. My son was my present in 2008. His birthday is the 8th. I usually celebrate my birthday along with Super Bowl. It doesn’t matter...
View ArticleBecoming Big AND A Superhero
Mom, I don’t think I want to be 5. Why, sweetie? I’ll have to be big. What’s wrong with being big? You don’t hold and cuddle me like you do Hallie. Yes, I guess I don’t. Of course, you aren’t really as...
View ArticleConnerisms- The Con Man
Typical things I hear out of my son’s mouth on a daily basis: Mom, can I have a friend come over? Mom, can ______ come over? Mom, basically I want to play with ANYONE else but you or Hallie. In turn, I...
View ArticleMom, When Can I?
I’m 5 years old. Mommy, when do I get older? I want to play games online. I want to spend my piggy bank money. I want to stay up late. I mean, later than I do already. I’d rather do this ..then this I...
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