Category: Motherhood

Today’s DIY Fun is not for the weak. Or very young. Or for the person who left a comment on this blog post who seemed appalled that I would let my kids play with a giant ice cube without outfitting them with safety goggles. That’s not how we roll around here. Earlier this week, I … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Stairway Slide”

I’m not going to lie. This past weekend was a rough one. Andrew left Friday morning and will be returning today from a trip, so I was on my own with the boys. Which of course is always a pleasure– when I am solo parenting, I try to do extra special things with them and … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

“A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013.” Emil: You don’t say much, but your expressions are so intelligent. Oliver: Undergoing multiple personality changes over the course of an hour… you keep us on our toes for sure! Milo: Making strong friendships this week- had your first phone call from your … Continue reading “9/52”

If you have a toddler, you know how essential busy-time is. Having something to keep the little one occupied while you need to complete a task (for me, this is most often dinner preparation) and keep an eye on him is a lifesaver. This one is good for toddlers who are old enough to keep from sticking … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Toddler Bean Bin”

Last Thursday, we got a pretty good amount of snow. Enough to close the boys’ preschool on Thursday and need to shovel the car out the next morning. It was strange snow; the kind that falls in huge chunks and looks like fluffy cotton suspended in the air, followed by sleet and freezing rain which … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans: The Perfect Snow”