I have had three children. With my first child, the ultrasound was eagerly anticipated. We did not find out the sex of the baby. Our anticipation for the u/s was tempered by the fact that we had to see a…
Author: Jill Berry
Seizing family time one dinner...game night...movie at a time.
Terrible Twos Are Not So Terrible
For my three children, the terrible twos were a nonevent. I was expecting the worst with my oldest, but never saw it. Now three is a different story. At 2 years old a child can be subdued by moving them…
I Vant To Be Alone — Mommy MeTime
As a mom I value my free time. Although I can never fully relax since I am always thinking/worrying about my children. I’ve never been away by myself — I envy moms who go to a hotel or on a…
A Hat for All Seasons
My folding laundry hat. My cleaning the garage hat. My proud to be an American hat (I became a citizen in the 90s). Have a favorite hat? Post it here. https://flickr.com/photos/33223799@N06/?saved=1
Talk About Tuesday
Let’s talk about my minivan for a moment shall we? The van is much more than a vehicle. Much more than a means of transportation. It is our home on wheels — a family room on wheels if you will.…
Yanni’s Voices — Airs March 2 on PBS
I posted a week or two ago about how surprised I was that I liked Yanni’s Voices so much. Well, I’m back to let you know that the Yanni’s Voices special will premiere on PBS starting March 2. Check here…
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-choo! or Volleyballs Are Hard!
Today was going so well… Sporty Daughter and Coach Dad left on time for their volleyball tournament. Adventure Boy let me sleep in until 9:30…yay! Tackled the laundry, made lunch, responded to a few e-mails, and cleaned up the kitchen.…
Family Jobs — What Skill Do You Bring To Your Family?
Over at Robyn’sWorldOnline, Robyn posed the question “What Is Your Role in Your Family?” In our family, it goes like this: Mom on the Run — I’m the “ooo, I remember seeing a small post-it note with a number pencilled…
Having a Day…
Having a day where I… Tried to focus on getting kids ready for school by not checking e-mail before everyone left for school — but still forgot my son’s library book since it is media today and forget to remind…
Tiffany Giardina — A New Preteen Sound from Disney
As a mom of a preteen (see photo of Sporty daughter ready to rock out), I’m always on the lookout for things that will keep my preteen young and innocent for just a little while longer. Kids grow fast. I…
