Watch Out! I Have Discovered the Empowerment of Yard Work
Recently, my family and I moved to a new home with a bigger yard and more flower beds to tend. Prior to our current home, we didn’t have a lot of beds to flower and the lawn wasn’t much to have cut. Because of this, we hired help to take care of our yard. Now that we are in a larger home with a larger yard and a larger mortgage, we are pinching pennies by handling the yard work ourselves. Initially, I assumed my husband would be up for the task and never entertained the thought of doing it myself until one rainy morning I had an epiphany while...
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That Four Letter Word :: Lice
Lice. The bane of human existence. The dirty word that no one wants to talk about. It finds its way into daycares, summer camps, schools. Research says that twelve million children in the United States get head lice each year. Which often leads to them bringing it home to their whole family. So why are we so hesitant to talk about it? Why is there such a stigma associated with it?
Recently, my children got dealt the worst hand. My motherly instincts kicked in high gear as soon as I realized what was happening. A quick email to their pediatrician led to a prescription being sent to our pharmacy...
The Postpartum Ride Home From The Hospital
Most moms remember the ride home from the hospital as a beautiful experience.
The nurse wheels you wheel you to the car, you put the baby in the car seat and climb into the backseat with your little one. You and your husband are gushing over the newborn scrunch and looking forward to the cuddles once you get home. You all may talk about sharing roles of washing bottles, changing diapers, etc.
Leaving the hospital was different for me. I can laugh about it now but it was very much a reality check for me.
I was scared to leave the hospital.
I stayed in the hospital for almost a week. We didn’t have any complications,...
Breath of Fresh Air
Sitting alone in the backyard watching the sun set is something that I have not done in a long time. It is so refreshing to have this moment of serenity, birds flying in the air, feeling the breeze across my face, neighbors laughing and talking, kids playing in the backyard, and the grass seems to be greener than the day before, yet finally I have some me time. I close my eyes to enjoy this peace and take a deep breath and just smile. Today, we celebrated my son's birthday. All the running around, decorating, putting on life jackets, serving the kids, and socializing with family had me exhausted. I truly could not wait until it...
Could They Move Any Slower? Tips To Help Our Distracted Kids {And Ourselves Along The Way}
It can be painful to watch your toddler put on their shoes by themselves when you’re trying to get out the door quickly.
They always end up on the wrong foot somehow, too.
Then there’s that certain toy they refuse fo leave the house without that you haven’t seen in months.
You get the point.
It can be infuriating to repeat ourselves when our kids seem to be ignoring us, especially when we need to be somewhere fast.
Remembering and understanding why our kids are moving at a snails pace is important for us to be patient.
When tasks are demanding for kids, their...
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Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
Mardi Gras From the Perspective of a Krewe Dancer
It's that time of year we have been working towards all year long. Preparing three to...
