10. Talk to your kids about your expectations and ask them for theirs. What is new this year, what is the same? Is it the same aftercare routine? Be prepared, try not to leave any concerns unanswered. Kids worry too. 9. Get back into a sleep routine, so kids are prepared for the early rise…
A Smooth First Day of School
Today couldn’t have gone any smoother for which I am SO thankful! My guess is that I suffered enough last year with weeks of tears and heartache. My son was calm and collected, a far off comparison to last year. His teacher who seems sweet, relatable and friendly had an impact as well. When I…
Getting Ready for Back to School
It’s countdown time, 5 more days till school. My biggest concern is our sleep routine. Not only do the kids have to get back into the swing of things, but so do I. I need to go to bed earlier than normal and it’s been difficult. I’ve been wanting to make them go to bed…
Una Cancion Que No Puedo Dejar De Cantar
Cuando se te mete una cancion en la cabeza y no puedes dejar de cantarla, que haces? Pues yo la escucho denuevo, y denuevo y otra vez hasta que me se todas las palabras. Esta cancion me la ensenio una sobrinita, y ahora a mis hijos tambien les gusta. Les gusta porque cuenta una historia. Musica…
How to be a Perfect Mom
Do you want to know how to be a perfect mom? So do I, but I know that in my quest to be one, they truly don’t exist. You may think someone is, and they may be great, but no one is perfect. There are many wonderful amazing mothers out there, but no one has it…
How My Kids Handled a Family Secret
My mother remarried when I was 5 years old and my stepfather had been in my life since I was 3 years old. He was there for all of the milestones of my life. When I got married, he walked me down the aisle and he is the best grandpa my kids and I…
Why Parent’s Can’t Always be Carefree, but Kids Should Be
Have you noticed how things can easily piss you off as an adult? If only we could keep our childlike attitudes, and be more easy going. One of the things I miss about being a kid is not having to worry so much about things like we do now as adults. Let nature takes…
Mama’s Summertime Blues
Summertime, a time for spontaneity, adventures and discovery. So why am I experiencing Mama’s summertime blues? Because as a full time parent, I miss out on the opportunities to do these things in the summer. My kids know that mommy and daddy have to go to work, but it lays heavy in my soul, some…
Learning Can Be Fun
Do you have a hard time keeping the kids educated during the summer time? I find it’s difficult to keep them in a learning mode when it’s all about play time and no school. Above is a regular evening of sitting him down to do some math, not so happy face. I can’t blame him,…
Princess Coronation Braid
All the girls are raving about Queen Elsa’s coronation braid from the Disney hit movie Frozen. There are a ton of tutorials out there to follow. The other day I made the mistake of showing my four year old a pin I found that I could not wait to try on her. Apparently she could…