I am now the very proud parent of a pre-k graduate. My bigger little excitedly sang her pre-school graduation songs all the while exposing her little pre-school tummy when she performed the song choreography. Think 18 little sets of hands raised above 18 little preschool heads to make 18 little O's all while singing "Oh … Continue reading Hello Summertime Tee Ball! →

Checking the mail today I got one of those envelopes that just hits you like a ton of bricks. No, it wasn't a bill. A nice little appointment confirmation and reminders about eating and drinking rules with anesthesia came in for my four year old daughter. I've known this process was coming since what initially … Continue reading Some Nights You Hold Them a Little Closer →

I do not claim to be a parenting expert. I have many shortcomings including, but not limited to, screen time, getting those veggie servings in, and maintaining patience when it really counts. One of the biggest struggles that I face is to be present with my children. I'm talking about taking in the moment and … Continue reading Parenting Presence →

Summer break is almost over. We have exactly one week left before I go back to work in my classroom, my 4 year old starts pre-k, and my two year old will be sister free for the first time in his little life. Even as I'm reading that sentence back to myself, I'm thinking, "Oh, … Continue reading The Drudge Days of Summer →

This picture was taken using the ultimate starter kit of DSLR cameras, a Nikon D3200. Here's the thing. I love my kids and when we take them to get their pictures taken, they either photograph really well or really bad. Is there anything more frustrating than paying money to memorialize that time your child had … Continue reading Mamas: Get yourself a DSLR →