There are things you are not told to expect as a parent. I am here to tell you. Brace yourself. Somethings are pretty harsh. Here they are in no particular order… The tiniest amount of milk in a sippy cup, abandoned in a van, will reek to the point of making said van inhabitable until the offensive …
The VORTEX…
I have a strange vortex in my house. There are 3 things that disappear into thin air. I mean VANISH. The first is no surprise to anyone. It has eluded the human race for many many years. That would be the socks dilemma. I buy them as a set. Perhaps a bag of 6, or 4 or even a single …
Jet Skiing!
In true crazy format, my sister calls this morning and says “Hey, want to go rent some jet skis and run around the lake?” To which I respond “duh.” I love riding jet skis and I’ve been trying to persuade my family to buy some so we can have fun on the water. But, unfortunately, we don’t have one yet …
Packing for camp…
The time has come for summer camp! Little Girl is 7 and she is going to spread her wings just a bit. She is heading to camp. Well…I should say we are both heading to Maine. I am going to lifeguard at a Christian camp for 2 weeks and she is coming with me. We will leave Husband at home …
It starts young…
In the middle of the heatwave of 2018 Little Girl and I have spent every free second in the complex pool. It is only for people who live in our association. Last night we had a great time. We actually closed the pool out. Another family was there. They have a child the same age as Little Girl. Little girl …
O-fish-ally Adopted Party
O-fish-ally Adopted Party I am not a Pinterest mom. I pin all sorts of stuff but in reality, time and money always seem to get in the way. Enter plans for our adoption party! What to do? What to do? Because I have seen the theme “O-fish-ally”, such as O-fish-ally 1 for a first birthday and so on, I was …
Determination…
Determination. Mirium Webster defines determination as a : the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision b : firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end This morning I watched as my daughter tried to ride her bike without her training wheels for the first time. Over and over and OVER again. She would lean and put …
Keep kids safe around water…
I have been a lifeguard for 30 years, and an instructor of guards for 20. Believe me when I say, I know my stuff about water safety. So for all of you parents swimming with children, here is some advice from the lifeguard chair: First, you know those arm floats you like to use? They are JUNK! They provide a …
Buttprints in the sand…
Buttprints in the sand… There was a famous poem floating around years ago. Written by Mary Stevenson, it is called “Footprints in the Sand”, and reads as follows: Footprints in the sand One night I had a dream… I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each …
A trooper talks…
Happy Saturday, folks! I am one of those parents that load up the family van with the sports chairs and Gatorade, and head off to early morning soccer. It is Little Girl’s first year playing “real” soccer. She has a uniform and everything! My husband is helping to coach, so the three of us show up with our morning beverages …