We are in Indiana this weekend at my brother's place for a Father's day 5k. I mean isn't that every father's dream to run a 5k on their day? I think so. Hubby--who isn't one for exercising--doesn't really think so. He is participating nonetheless and I am pretty sure that my 58-year-old dad is going … Continue reading Saturday Sights
Kids
Amazement
I absolutely love being a mom. Yes, before you ask, this blog post is a complete procrastination ploy. Minnow is such an amazing child. I know, like all mom's don't say that. But it is true. He is awesome. He asks to go to bed--for every nap (if we are home) and every night. When … Continue reading Amazement
Let Kids Be Kids
We went to story-time today at one of our local Borders stores. I am not a big fan of story time, because quite frankly my toddler cannot sit that long and he has the attention span equal to the life span of a gnat--about 33 seconds. So being in a confined space surrounded by shiny … Continue reading Let Kids Be Kids
Please Make It Stop
I don't think it is possible, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I thought for sure we would make it through Minnow's twos unscathed. We were beginning to see mini-tantrums starting at about 20 months or so--but they were really mild and he was super easily distracted. I have to say that overall we have … Continue reading Please Make It Stop
A Boy’s First Worm and a 2nd Birthday Party
Minnow touched his first earthworm today. How exciting for a little boy. He did try to stomp on it but I stopped him, teaching him that we must be nice to all creatures--note to self "do not stomp spiders in front of young child". He then picked up the worm and put him back in … Continue reading A Boy’s First Worm and a 2nd Birthday Party
