It still sounds strange to think of myself as a runner again. I haven’t defined myself as a runner since before I had kids. But I loved it then, Walkman and all. Last month I found out I love it again. I was fine taking my daily walks. Until I felt the need to be more […]
Cool Summer Camps
Chauffeuring around multiple children to multiple camps isn’t always worth the effort and daily commotion. Instead I usually savor the long lazy days of summer at home. This summer is different. They girls have all found cool summer camps that fits their personalities and it’s been wonderful. Lydia attended a scuba camp where she learned to scuba […]
Fall fun with leaf play
We took a walk in the fallen leaves the other day. They were wet. Next time I’ll wear better shoes. But I didn’t care in that moment of wet boots and damp wool socks. The sounds of the leaves and the two toddlers running together, taking turns holding the dog leash…was all I needed for […]
Pumpkin Carving Birthday Party
I don’t love carving pumpkins and I’m not over the moon about Halloween. We do however live in a neighborhood where we get 1500 trick or treaters. Kids love the holiday so I’ve learned to embrace it. When my 8 year old said she wanted to have a pumpkin carving party I said sure, why not? […]
Birthday Traditions part 2
I love to celebrate birthdays with my girls. With each year passing for each child, I feel like it’s my birthday too. I made it around the sun another year with them. I was there the day it all started, the moment they were born. So crafting a special day for them is something I […]
Weekending
It was a busy weekend with lots of play. Swimming at the indoor pool with these guys turned into a sleepover that nearly doubled the amount of girls in our house. While the oldest girls were dancing upstairs, we had a crafting palazzo in the basement. You know you are meant to be a girl […]
Hello 2017
Hello 2017! I’m ready for you. This is a better late then never post. It might have typos. But it’s better then not doing it all. I have less time now and I have to do things quicker or the necessities of the day pile up or get forgotten. I’m doing the best I can. […]
End of the summer party
Summer in East Tennessee seems to be lingering. I’m not complaining. I like fall. But my baby girl was a summertime baby and I’m lingering in her birth season before ALL my other babies celebrate fall birthdays. I do love a kid party. And with my kids plus my three best friends’ kids, it’s easy […]
Baby girl turned ONE
Welcome September. My baby girl’s birthday month is over. She was officially one on August 14th and we celebrated with gusto. Her party happened on the day of her birthday and I knew I needed to stay insanely busy or I would get sad at the too fast passing of her baby days. I could say […]