*They were both in this box, and I heard a little person say, “Hurry, pull the thingamajgr!” (That’s how she spelled it on the box). Moments like this make me happy. I’m not sure I can write this post without sounding a little judgmental. I sent my two older kids to school this morning and […]
You will break your arm!! and a resolution
Remember my post from the other day about Letting Kids Be Kids? Well, my kids were watching Mary Poppins for the first time today and you know the part where the Chimney Sweeps are all on the roof dancing around….well, my daughter said, “Mommy, they’re doing dangerous things.” We laughed. Maybe I tell them to […]
10 Ways to Help Your Kids Have A Worry-Free Childhood
One of the things I want most for my kids is for them to have a carefree life. I’m not a super carefree person, so sometimes, my own insecurities, worries, and anxiety hovers like a dark cloud over my mothering. But, I don’t want my kids to feel that, so I came up with these: […]
Sledding because it’s required
For the record, I was also sledding on this day. I say that because JD often takes the kids sledding while I stay home. But, Chandler and I decided to go too. And, we lasted a whole 45 minutes approximately. Who’s counting? Me. I’m counting. Because you see, getting 3 kids dressed in heavy snow […]
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.
What is there to say? We had a great Christmas. And for some reason, I ALWAYS get that song stuck in my head. The kids think it’s silly. This year, I was happy to stay put. Although, as usual, I missed my family. A lot. But, we had a quiet Christmas at home creating our […]
1st Haircut
Not long after his first birthday, we decided that the mullet had gone on long enough. Remember when we said goodbye to Avery’s mullet? Kyle never really had a mullet. He didn’t get his first haircut until he was 19 months old! Chandler though wins for getting his cut earlier than anyone. But, I think […]
Southwest Quinoa Quesadillas
Quesadillas aren’t typically considered a “healthy” food, but these quinoa quesadillas are a way to get some veggies and protein-packed quinoa into your diet. When we think of quesadillas we typically think cheese and tortillas, right? Well, these quinoa stuffed quesadillas are vegetarian, with lots of flavor, and the added protein of quinoa!! And, the […]
Crock Pot Yummy
I have two new recipes…yay! I don’t like to post a recipe until I’ve cooked it a few times, and know that it will be a staple in my family. These two recipes come from the same cookbook, The Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, which I give a B rating. I love to use […]
Easy Tuna Pesto Pasta
I love recipes that meet all my requirements. Fast. Cheap. Easy. Yummy. This one definitely does! I made it tonight for dinner, and we all gobbled it up. And, it’s crazy simple. Easy (Peasy) Tuna Pesto Pasta 1 can of tuna fish 3 cups cooked rotini pasta 4 Tbsp. prepared pesto (I just buy a […]
