Category: Motherhood

Have you ever tried a sticker chart to reinforce positive behavior with your kids? We’re doing one now, and it’s been a lifesaver! Read more here. I’ll see you back here on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Milo is keeping very busy this summer. He has matured into such a driven, curious, knowledge-hungry little boy! When he is not spending time outside or burying his nose in a book, he is doing origami. And I’m not just saying this because he’s my kid — he’s really very good! I think it’s because … Continue reading “Origami”

I took it easy this weekend on the pictures. I’m fighting a nasty summer cold — sore throat, headache, body aches, and all the other great stuff that comes along with being sick, no matter the season. There’s something strange about being sick when the sun is shining for so many hours of the day; … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

This weekend was the first spent as a family in over a month. Andrew and I passed the baton back and forth, back and forth for the whole month of May and though we have enjoyed all the traveling (well, I have enjoyed all the traveling), we needed time to reconnect. Friday was spent frantically … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

With the first week of summer firmly tucked under our belts, I can attest to the physical exhaustion I had forgotten about — the falling-into-bed, loose-limbed feeling of using every bit of energy that it takes to keep up with three very active little boys. We have spent the past week reconnecting in that way … Continue reading “Happy Friday!”