The kids have totally gotten into the Halloween spirit around here lately. In addition to having their costumes picked out since mid-September, they've enjoyed delving into some new reads (and some of our old favorites) that have autumn written all over them. Here's what we're digging at the moment: The…
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Break ‘n Bake.
I love to bake. That's no secret. But, I also like hassle-free food and fun when it comes to getting the kids involved. The other day while grocery shopping, I noticed that the Pillsbury Halloween themed cookies were on sale. You know, the kind that you just break off then…
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Second child syndrome.
Last week I discovered that I'd been stuffing W's 8.5 size foot into a size 7 shoe. As such, I made a mental note to go shopping for him. Then, as luck would have it, a Stride Rite 15% off coupon magically appeared in my mailbox. Score! Or, so I…
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Five Things: Quality Time.
I have enjoyed getting to spend some real quality time with W as N is in school each day now. I can tell that he kind of looks forward to certain treats each day as well. Here's a few extra special treats W has gotten a taste of while his…
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The kids grow so fast, I don’t even see them doing it.
Tonight while at N's group violin class, two of the moms commented on how tall N is getting. I gave them a tight-lipped smile and nod as if to agree, but truthfully, I hadn't really noticed. I am positive that he's definitely grown, but it's just crazy that I actually…
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What we’re reading.
Our reading habits totally go in cycles around here, as I am sure it does for most families. Right now the kids have really been digging these books: Do Stars Have Points? – N recently checked this out from his school library and D has been wonderfully reading it…
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It really couldn’t have gone much worse.
N had his five-year doctor's appointment this morning for his yearly checkup. And shots. I had forewarned him all week long about the shots and how he was going to just have to be brave and take the shots. "All five-year-olds do it," I argued. He was less than agreeable…
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The only thing missing is the minivan.
Soccer season has begun yet again. Today was N’s first soccer game of the season with his new team, The Superheroes. If you met the kids on the team you would certainly agree that the name is very fitting for each of them. They all own at least one superhero…
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It’s only a matter of time.
Recently I've been telling N to "act your shoe size, not your age!" when his behavior is less than acceptable. I am not looking forward to the day I have to actually declare that as an opposite statement because that will mean he's getting bigger! He's such a great helper to…
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Swag-ilicious.
Okay, my job definitely has its perks. Check out the massive virtual swag-bag I received from my friends over at BSM Media from the BlogHer Conference! I was actually invited to attend the conference and go by the BSM suite there for my own swag bag but alas, I was…