Every now and again, I get an itch to try something new. I have a long list of ‘wishes’ and I am happy when the stars align and I can take advantage of a new experience. I will be honest – I am not always successful, but that’s part of the beauty, right? One of these experiences I had always… View Post
I live by many rules as a parent – many of them are wisdom passed on to me by smarter generations – my parents included. Take for example, the phrase, ‘because I said so’… that little gem was one I swore I’d never repeat, but it’s now a known and feared quantity in our home. My small people know if… View Post
It’s just about this time of year that I find myself battling my hair in new ways – the combination of the frizz and static during the Winter months can just about due me in. That means I often opt for a hat to make my life a bit easier. The good news is throwing on a hat often means… View Post
I don’t know where it has come from, but my ‘shy girl’ has been flush with a new found confidence. And it looks radiant on her. The lovely singing voice that she keeps under wraps is still mostly hidden, but she has a sudden interest in the stage. Acting, that is. I’m stunned. This is my TEAM sports girl. My… View Post
A treasured Guest Post from ExtraordinaryMommy friend, Katie Bugbee. “Who gave them SUGAR!??” This is a question I often find myself asking – or let’s be honest, yelling to anyone in my house who can hear me – when my kids are bouncing off the walls at bedtime. Dinner. Dessert. Bedtime snack. These three “meals” often happen within the two hours… View Post
In 100 days, my small people, husband and I will begin anew what has become a tradition for us: every two years we sit as a family for days on end and watch television…transfixed, laughing, crying, yelling as though the people on the other side can hear us and yes, cheering our hearts out from the moment we get up… View Post
