Well, it is Day 4 of the new school year. The first day of school went off without a hitch…well except for some confusion with bus stops in the a.m. All was resolved with the bus stop by the p.m.…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Why Do I Keep Returning to Chuck E. Cheese?
My 10-year-old (10 today–where did the time go) loves or should I say lurves Chuck E. Cheese. It’s not the mouse, the pizza, or the playland that she likes. No surprises…she loves the games and more specifically the tokens which…
First Post at Blogher.com
I posted over at Blogher.com. I have been meaning to for sometime. Here’s the link to Mom on the Run v. Husband SUV and my other writing pieces on BlogHer.com.
My Son Meets His Kindergarten Teacher Tomorrow
The day has finally arrived… Tomorrow we meet my son’s kindergarten teacher. I am officially ready for him to go. I know that sounds harsh, but in the words of a wise friend “I have given him the best 5…
What Do You Do When Your 5-Year-Old Says Sh@#
So, we were at the PT place…my oldest has tight Achilles tendons. We go twice a week. It is a drag to have to bring all 3 kids, but the appointment is only 30 minutes and we never have to…
I Have New Found Respect for Single Moms
I always wondered what life is like for single moms. Well, the last couple of days have shown that I had no idea what a strain it is to be the 24/7 full-time Mom/Dad to your children. My parents offered…
We Are Not Wilderness People
So, the 5-year-old was given a tent by his grandparents. A 3-person tent. The tent has been in the garage since April. We talked about erecting the tent…never happened. We measured the family room to see if we could put…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
I have never done this before, but here goes…. I just heard about a Back-to-School event at Mommies United. Cick on link to enter. It was easy to enter…just click and enter. Come and join in on all the fun!!…
Staycation 2008
We decided several months ago that a huge trip this summer was not a good idea from a financial standpoint. I was highly disappointed, but since I was a part-time graduate student this past school year we were not in…
One Down, Four to Go
Boy 5’s bedroom is painted and reassembled. All I need is a Fathead on the wall. Debating between Nascar or Redskins. I want to have a wall decoration to grow with him as he is only 5. Next stop Girl…
