How to Beat that Back to School Rut
Every year summer comes to an end, and one particular thing pops into mind ... school is about to be in full swing. I don't know about you, but the mere thought of anything school related gets me anxious as all get out! The summer has had its crazy moments with the kids being home making this mom ready for some organization (and quiet time). What I am not ready for is all the homework, earlier mornings and bedtimes. I am not completely a rookie to this whole 'school-aged' child thing. This year, my oldest will be entering into first grade, and my middle child will be entering kindergarten. With the completion of...
As some of you may know, I am a photographer. I make my little living photographing families and children, spending my evenings and weekends capturing those special little moments that all of us mammas want documented to hold on to forever. It's a pretty amazing job, if I do say so myself.
Right now, you can find most of us in the midst of scheduling fall sessions. Filling up our calendars from the months of August to November. Dreading the blur that the busy season will be over the next few months all while giddy at the thought of creating something special for the families to come. And with that comes questions like "What should we wear?" or "Can we...
Dear College Freshman
So this may be a moms blog, but when I think of a period of my life that most helped prepare me for the future as a professional and a mother, my college years stand out the most. The beginning of a new school year is near, and with it, a brand new crop of students will invade our town, ransacking Target for the latest dorm room trends. While most Baton Rougians roll their eyes over the increase in traffic, I find myself rolling my eyes at the carefree attitude these young folks exude. Really, I'm just jealous! College was one of the most exciting and crazy fun times in my life, and I look back on...
I don't really enjoy cleaning. So when my kids - ages three and two - each started showing small interests in helping, I took advantage of the educational opportunity! While their willingness to help clean is not a huge help to me just yet, I know it will be in the future. But it's not just that - I think this also allows them to feel more a part of the family while having a role in the overall picture of what it takes to run a household. And in this house, every member of the family pitches in! Here is a list of chores we've started doing with our toddlers:
1. Unloading light items from the dishwasher.
Since both my kids have always had a...
After I was tucked into bed each night as a child, I remember imagining all the fun and exciting things adults had the luxury of doing because they were able to stay up past my bedtime. I can remember overhearing my parents chatter, watch television or rustle around the kitchen. In my young mind I'm sure I was convinced they were planning vacations, having parties, eating snacks and watching movies ... because staying up late is always fun! Well, I'm a mother of my own children now and I have learned that staying up late isn't always as much fun as it seemed when I was six.
Now that I have my own family, I've discovered the truth of what...
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