September is such a fantastic month around here! The weather is really beautiful most days. My son's birthday is this month. My favorite season has started. Oh, and in case you didn't know, September also happens to be Library Card Sign-Up Month. Yes, it's a real thing! Take a look at this link for more … Continue reading A New Library Card
Mommyhood
My Fur Babies
Here in the U.S., it's National Pet Day! 🐾 Am I the only one who feeds her dogs canned dog food mixed with dry dog food (with a dog biscuit for dessert, of course 🍖) on days like this, as well as on other special occasions such as Christmas, as an extra special treat? I'd … Continue reading My Fur Babies
The Parent’s Paradox
As I was playing with my kiddos yesterday morning, an idea started taking shape in my mind: my children are keeping me young, and at the same time, aging me. Playing around the backyard with them, pretending to be robots and butterflies and dinosaurs, chasing the dogs, soaking up the abundant California sunshine... It's as … Continue reading The Parent’s Paradox
The Tooth Fairy’s First Visit
My daughter lost her first tooth a couple of months ago. She was so excited! A few of her Kindergarten friends had begun to lose a few teeth, which I thought was rather early. Apparently, this is when it begins to happen. (Yes, I googled it just to be sure.) She had been wiggling the … Continue reading The Tooth Fairy’s First Visit
My two-year-old son has recently started to "feed" his action figures, some toys, and his sister's dolls. It's great to see him using his imagination and acting out how he interprets real life! This is the first time that I was able to get some photos of him, and he actually created quite the pretend … Continue reading
My Mind Is Full, Not Mindful
It's hard to be mindful when your mind is full. You may have heard a lot about "mindfulness" these days. There are tons of websites, magazines, self-help books, etc, all devoted to the concept of mindfulness. There are even coloring books to help foster mindfulness! In addition to the coloring, they include mindful quotes or … Continue reading My Mind Is Full, Not Mindful
Still a New Mom
My daughter will be six years old next month and my son will be two years old in a couple of weeks, and yet oftentimes I still feel like a new mom. Even if your child is now an adult, you're sometimes still a new parent, too. With each new experience you have with your … Continue reading Still a New Mom
Back to School Shopping
It's that time again! It's time to go shopping for back to school! Woo! Call me a nerd, but I've always loved back to school shopping. As a teacher for the past twelve years, it's been great to be able to buy school supplies for my classroom. So many folders, index cards, markers, planners, high … Continue reading Back to School Shopping
Summer Traveling
Summer break is winding down. In a couple of weeks, my husband and I will be back to teaching, my daughter will be back to school (Kindergarten, here she comes!), and my son will be back with his babysitter/nanny. I try to make our summers spent together as fun as I can. This summer, we … Continue reading Summer Traveling
A Day Off
So an unusual thing happened today. I took the day off. The whole day off. Off from work. Off from kids. Off from responsibilities. Off from everything! Let me back up my story a little so you know how this day off came to be. Besides bringing home the usual art work or school work, … Continue reading A Day Off
Moxie and Mishaps 