Tag Archives: lessons learned

Mud – 1, Car – 0

Last Thursday night after dinner I headed out to the library onĀ  a hunt for a book Luke would enjoy reading and then the grocery store. Grocery shopping on a Thursday night is not a normal thing for this household. Visiting the library on a Thursday night and without Madeline in tow is not a… Continue Reading

Question of the Week: Children at an Adult Event

So this weeks question once again was inspired by real life. (Email subscribers click through to the post to see video) Now it’s your turn, so get to sharing your thoughts and opinions in the comment section or feel free to write your own post or film your own vlog, post it to your site… Continue Reading

5 Little Things I Learned This Week

It’s time for some Sunday 5 action and this week was full lessons or reminders of previously learned lessons. I feel smarter after this weeks lessons. I also feel more tired than I was when the week started. 1. Do not under any circumstances buy fat free cream cheese. That stuff is like rubber and… Continue Reading

Um, We’re Potty Training? I Think. Maybe?

I think you will all be happy to know that yes, I have done my grocery shopping for the week. Yes, Madeline and Luke came along. And no, Maddy did not go pant-less through the store. Thankfully, we have decided against using that strategy. Let’s just come right out with it, I am hesitant to… Continue Reading

5 Little Things I learned in 2009

2009 taught me a lot of lessons. A lot. Some of them less glamorous than others, but before I can look forward to the year to come I think it is a good idea to take a quick look back. 5 little things I learned in 2009… Comfort zones are only good if you can… Continue Reading

Like a Lizard on a Hot Rock…or Something

In the middle of a 95 degree day it is totally normal for my hands and feet to feel cold to the touch. I regularly wear a jacket around my house in the mornings and before bed through the summer , the AC is just to cold for me most days. It is not out… Continue Reading

Out With the Old?

While pregnant with Monkey it never occurred to me to buy anything used. The thought never crossed my mind. In fact I have the tendency of being a bit of a perfectionist. I might have wanted everything to be just so. I might have said that I wanted a certain green plaid pack n’ play… Continue Reading