I swear to you that I am a good Mom. I make lunches. Supervise homework. Kids have clean clothes for school. We have a set bedtime on schoolnights — different times for different aged kids. My youngest is read to…
Category: Musings on Family
Middle School Transition…It All Works Out Fine
A friend left a Facebook status about the parent orientation for middle school. She has twin boys. I can’t imagine going through 6th grade with two kids. I survived 6th grade with two kids, but had two years in between…
‘Twas a Blur But We Got It Done
I am hazy about last week. We got it all done, but it is a blur. I had two ominous deadlines looming… Taxes — Are you like us? Did you leave your taxes til the last minute? I must admit…
A Good Day To Be a Kid
Saturday was a good day to be a kid in our house. My son woke early. Spent the morning helping Coach Dad and his grandfather install the garage door. He loved showing off on his new scooter and the skateboard.…
Blockbuster Express Triple Play: I Know What I Am Doing This Weekend!
Last month as many of you know I discovered Blockbuster Express kiosks. I found one at my local K-Mart. For years I was a regular Blockbuster Express movie renter. But, one kid, two kids, and three kids with sports, activities,…
Census, Taxes…So Many Deadlines, So Little Time
My husband electronically filed our taxes at noon today. This is the latest we have ever filed in the history of our marriage. I was relieved to finally finish the taxes. A deadline is looming for another important event. The…
Darn! I Missed World Nutella Day!
How is it that I spent my teen years eating Nutella sandwiches after school, but missed World Nutella Day? I can still smell the chocolatey goodness that was Nutella. I had the freshman 15 BEFORE college due in large part…
What’s Your Shopping Style?
If I shop without a list, I end up buying many processed or packaged foods. A shopping list coupled with buying specific menu items helps me stay focused. I am not a good cook, so a recipe gives me step-by-step…
Coach Dad Might Have a New Drink of Choice: Steaz
My husband is a creature of habit. He HATES change. Coach Dad is a mess when I do my periodic furniture rearranging. If a chair is out of alignment, he will mention the change over and over again. And don’t…
Braces and Candy
The tween is a candy-a-holic. If it is chocolate … gooey … chewy … gummy … and sweet. She is all over it. The gummier and gooier the better. Until last month… …last month she got braces on her top…
