It was a challenging week with the kids, preschool, meal-planning, schedules, classes, activities, keeping up with friends, spending time with family... So we planned a "Moms' Night In" and had the pleasure of enjoying a sneak preview of a few episodes of Bravo's new scripted comedy, Odd Mom Out while sipping a few "Mom-osas." We wore our sweats, chatted about the maddening nature of continue reading...
25 Things You Need to Know about Raising Preschool Boys
Are you raising preschool boys? If so, you’re probably used to a great deal of activity. We’ve compiled some of our favorite/most memorable attributes of life raising preschool boys.... 25 Things You Need to Know About Raising Preschool Boys They are active, really really active. Like dig-a-hole, take-a-hike, explore-a-bug, color-a-picture-before-8:00am active. They are fascinated by continue reading...
12 Ideas for a Meaningful Library Experience with Your Preschooler
The idea of making the library a meaningful place with young children in tow is inspiring...in theory. In practice, it can be overwhelming to make the library experience meaningful. In my world, both of my boys go straight for the toys, in opposite directions. One loves the train table and the other likes to dump all of the puzzle pieces. Perhaps I need to re-tool my children's listening continue reading...
10 Unexpected Discoveries While Parenting Little Kids
Have you made some unexpected discoveries while parenting little kids? I've had many. If you're like me, than organization is not a strength. I have to work hard to recognize when something is out of place. So, the occasional sock in the living room or pile of clean (or, let’s be honest, dirty) clothes in the middle of a bedroom has never impacted my daily business greatly. But, continue reading...