As we prepared our now three year old for her first days in pre-K3, I would play Daniel Tiger’s song “Grown-Ups Come Back” on repeat. We hadn’t spent enough time in church nurseries or MDO programs for her to really grasp the concept of getting dropped off anywhere without us.
It goes like this:
Even when we go away
Grown-ups come back
Will you pick me up when I go to school?
Yep, at the end of day because that's the rule
Grown-ups come back
Grown-ups come back to you
Grown-ups come back they do
Grown-ups come back
I’ll never forget her first day and how incredibly bizarre it felt to join a carpool line for my own child. We played the song over and over as I made...
Getting my kids to clean up after themselves is one of my least favorite responsibilities. Especially after months of being at home more than usual, I found myself resorting to just bribing my three and five year old to stay in another room and play quietly while I would listen to a podcast and clean their disaster zone room for them. Isn’t it a total delight to find several day old cups of milk and used pull-ups under the bed?
While that method worked, in theory, I want my kids to be responsible little people and tidy up one mess before moving on to another. I want to say, “Alright! Time to clean up!” And with a snap of my...
Nothing makes me feel more nostalgic than sitting around the table with family, enjoying a meal that I grew up loving.
One of our favorites and one that has been passed down from my grandmother is her famous Zucchini Boats. I have vivid memories of watching my Grandma prepare these in her kitchen and the highlight of watching them bake with the oven light on. It's a simple recipe that requires little ingredients.
Zucchini Boats
1 lb. Hamburger
2-3 Large Zucchinis
1 Yellow Onion
1 Green Pepper
1 Red Pepper
1 cup Instant Rice
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz)
3 stalks of Celery
Parsley or Fresh Basil
Salt & Pepper
Cheese (of choice) for topping
Directions:
1). Preheat oven @ 350*
2). Cut...
Family vacations are fun and exciting; however, the logistics that come along with traveling can often add stress. Planning, packing, and prepping for the “perfect trip” can make one question whether or not it’s even worth it. Add extended family into the mix, and things can get even more crazy and complicated. My husband and I recently took a beach trip with our families; ten people ranging in ages from ten months to eighty-five. Even the closest of families will likely have a few moments of tension, and if yours is anything like mine, you may have several of those moments. To keep things as smooth as possible, here are a few tips to minimize the tension so everyone...
I turned 30 last week. Generally, I’ve been excited about my 30s.
It’s the decade my children will start school and my real stay-at-home mom duties begin. You know, the soccer games and the class trips.
It’s the decade our finances won’t completely hold us back from the fun we’ve imagined for our family. You know, the dinner parties and the beach vacations. The opportunity to finally choose a home we love and not settle for a house “that’ll do for now.”
The chapter where we create a family closes, and the chapter where we raise that family and build a forever together begins.
Right?
Thirty, Flirty and...Thriving?
It was all very glamorous in my head…until it happened.
Yes, I’m 30. I’m a stay-at-home mom. My...
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