Now that my kids are out of school I’m trying to adjust their routine for summer. I like to get them outside and playing at least a couple hours a day. And that means building up a routine of using sunscreen. My kids are lucky in some ways. I...
Summertime can be rough on a stay at home mom. If your entire routine is based around the kids being in school, it can be quite a shock having them come home for their summer vacation, being at home possibly all day, and wanting you to help keep them...
Housework is one of those things that can become a sore point in a marriage, especially when one parent stays at home. One guess who probably gets stuck doing much of the housework, even if the at home parent works at home. Yes, my home is pretty typical. My...
No, I’m not being sarcastic. My daughter is at a birthday party today. And I must say, having her at a party where I don’t have to be there really is wonderful. Such a break, especially since it coincided with Gage’s nap time. I will admit that it was...
Parents always joke about the electronic babysitter, that is, the television. But I’ve come to realize recently that I have a different favorite, non-human babysitter. The backyard. I have a very clingy 2 year old. If he’s watching television, he’s bored in minutes and wants me to get him...