Tag: Kids

A Valentine’s Must Have

Is there anything more Valentine’s Day-y than Sweethearts? I’m not sure my children have brought home a Valentine’s bag that did not contain a box of Sweethearts.  As a mom my hand might gravitate towards a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup or…

Taking a Breather

Haven’t mentioned where we are. Did not talk about going away. So, where are we? Beach? Roadtripping? B&B? If you guessed beach, then you are correct. It’s our annual family jamboree to the beach. Kids love it. Husband loves it.…

Kids Say the Darnedest Things!

Ever have a time on vacation when your child asked you a question or commented on someone’s appearance that made you cringe and want to sink in to the floor. What? No me neither! Well, here’s what my daughter said…

Preschool Nightmares: Coop Style

My oldest attended a preschool in a daycare center followed by a private preschool before attending Kindergarten at our elem. school. My then-youngest attended the same private preschool as a 2 yo. I worked from home as a Editor for a health…

Reading Is Queen

Reading is king in our house, or queen — I’m English, my husband is American, though. In England we are all about the Royals even if some of us disagree with the amount of money they get from the state.…

Swim Team Teen Style

My teen has been on the swim team since a teeny tiny 2nd grader. She wore almost the same size swim suit as her 5-year-old sister. Then and now she is skin and bones. Hates cold water. The swimming pool…