I hate bubbles

Go ahead, call me the Grinch who stole summer.  I’m yelling it loud and proud: I HATE BUBBLES!!*  I see your side-eye.  I get it, bubbles are a staple of hot weather, a symbol of childhood.  And kids freaking love them.  I just don’t understand it.  That and fireworks.  And sandboxes.  And pet hamsters.  Ew.… Read More I hate bubbles

One Year In

The last couple of years have been super nostalgic ones for me; I feel like I’m constantly celebrating silly anniversaries.  The day I found out I was pregnant, the day I told my family I was pregnant, the day I found out I was having a girl… My brain is already so full that sometimes… Read More One Year In

Threenager

“I don’t want to wear jeans! I want to wear a skirt! NOOOOOO! This one is wrong!” I know what the problem is: The skirt doesn’t flare out when she spins. “CP, that skirt looks beautiful. You look great. Mommy’s skirt doesn’t flare when I spin either. But you still look great.” *crumbles to the… Read More Threenager

Daycare Dilemma: I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Three-Year-Old This Summer.

I have been remiss in not getting back to a few of you who left comments for me somewhat recently.  No real excuse except for the usual busy-ness.  It’s on my list, I promise. Nothing profound in this week’s post.  Just an attempt to crowd-source a solution to a child care issue headed my way… Read More Daycare Dilemma: I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Three-Year-Old This Summer.