My kids usually go to bed around the same time but because of extra curricular activities and some really good books or conversations we often don't quite make it. I find, especially as my kids get older, their activities are later and this turns out to be a fabulous time for us to mellow out and … [Read more...]

So, The Boy has two genius parents who geniously decided that it would be so fun to take a  vacation with our 14 month old.Until now, "vacation" has meant visiting my parents...meaning staying at my parents comfy house and making them cook, clean, go on late night McD's runs (not joking), look … [Read more...]

My 6 and 5 year olds are (still) avid thumb-suckers.  And bedtime isn't complete without a thorough search for a lost blankie.  Yes, pacifiers are annoying.  But you can take a pacifier away at some point.  Unfortunately, you can't take away a thumb! I have found that … [Read more...]

I am a Laundry Queen.I have mastered the art of "Camp Laundry 101".Here is my list of how you can become a Laundry Queen too:GO DIRECTLY TO THE LAUNDRY MAT from the campDo not stop (bacteria is growing by the mili-second..just kidding)Get a gazillion coins and then grab a SUPER SIZE machineSeparate … [Read more...]