What is that expression? “The best laid plans may not always work.” Yeah, that’s the one. Saturday’s plan seemed doable. I could foresee a problem or two, but I had a bunch of contingency plans. I was sure I could…
Category: Musings on Family
Great Day!
The greatness of today by the bullets… After yesterday’s high of the teen’s volleyball team placing third AND the tween’s team winning the gold medal, we all slept soundly. In fact the tween was asleep almost before her head hit…
Handy Manny Big Race — Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. on Disney Channel
My son loves Handy Manny. Disney has been a source of great entertainment for all my kids when they were in preschool. My oldest was a lover of Little Mermaid. The middle daughter was in love with Bear and the…
Curious George 2: George Is At It Again!
I am on a roll today. I’m all Curious George all the time. But, can you blame me? He is the cutest monkey ever seen. So say my kids and I agree. We had a chance to review an advance…
I Can Find My Verizon Palm Plus Phone in a Haystack
I was searching for my phone the way I usually do: Check bag. I use a canvas tote bag as a purse. It was my swag bag from the NYC Blogger Brunch. My bag holds my wallet, Coupon Caddy, various…
All I Want for Easter Is My Two Front Teeth
I just do not know where to begin… 3:05 p.m. phone rang. I missed the call as I was searching for the ding dang missing cordless phone. I saw the school number. Immediately thought my son never got on the…
Curious George at Port Discovery Through June 6 and Target Dollar Days
I love when a character from my childhood is beloved by my children. I have shared my love for Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street’s Bert & Ernie, and now Curious George. My children all loved that little scamp. My teen has…
Oh No! My Kid Forgot To Do His Homework
Daylight Savings Time is sending the Musings from Me family for a loop. Late bedtimes. Rushed mornings. Forgotten homework. Missing items. I don’t recall a time change so dramatic to our family schedule. For as messy as my family room…
Go Globies: A Giveaway for Free Tickets to See the Harlem Globetrotters!
The day after Christmas we were invited to see the Harlem Globetrotters. It was just the lift we needed. Now, don’t get me wrong. We had a wonderful Christmas. The kids were spoiled as usual by grandparents, mom and dad,…
Buzzed Driving Is a No-No
As a new to the United States college student, I was intrigued by everyone’s love for St. Patrick’s Day. Green beer, shamrocks, four leaf clovers! What’s not to love? I attended a school run by an order of nuns from…
