On Saturday night the hubby and I went to the mall childless. We needed to grab a few things and the boys really hate clothes shopping. We’re in line at Old Navy and there are kids everywhere. Running, screaming, knocking stuff over. No one is watching them, no one cares. Seriously what is wrong with parents this day? Let’s get over the whole you need to learn to parent thing but seriously your … [Read more...]

Now that Johnny is getting older I am being forced to stay on my toes more. He's starting to get older and the reminders of what I did at that age just absolutely scare the bajeebies out of me! He will be 10 this year and I was that same age when I took my scooter (the kind with handlebars, those were cool then!) to the top of a curved hill. Went as fast as I could and a car came around the corner … [Read more...]

I never spent much time away from my children until recently. It always seemed if you wanted to do something with me you had to do it with one of my children as well. My best friend is actually really good at this considering she still doesn't have any children of her own.Then a year and a half ago hubby and I were invited to a destination wedding and was part of the wedding party. It was a no … [Read more...]

I love to save certain things of the boys. Sometimes too much. When we lost our home to the fire I had tubs and tubs filled with Johnny's "special" items and artwork. After the fire I started storing it all in an under the bed storage box. Now that Gavin is old enough to start saving items I want to be able to save some great stuff but clearly can't save everything.I try to save the milestone … [Read more...]

Yesterday I went to a wedding shower. It was at my favorite place to enjoy brunch with a great group of girls. One of Hubby's closest childhood friends is getting married and this was her shower. My Hubby on the other hand doesn't take both boys on his own usually. He asked me if I could take Gavin to the shower with me. I stated that the invitation was addressed to me specifically and he went on … [Read more...]

Differences.We're all born with differences. Yet, we also have resemblances.We look like our parents and people usually have the urge to point out who your children look like. What drives me nuts are the people in public places who don't mind their business. I actually had someone last week point out that my boys were handsome. That they must each resemble their fatherS.Um. What?I had no clue how … [Read more...]

We've all been there. The moment our kids embarrass us that first time and we know it's not punishable. They say something that makes you want to just sink through the floor. Ugh!Well, Friday night was my FIL's birthday so we went out to dinner to celebrate.Suddenly Gavin had to use the bathrooms so we made a made dash.Since he's only three, I still bring him in the ladies room with me.So we get … [Read more...]

Lately I feel like no matter how I try to manage my time I can't get it straight. If I focus on one thing I'm giving up another. I have so much to balance, kids, family, cooking, cleaning, shopping, sports, afterschool programs, blog, and working. How does one adjust their time accordingly to balance them all. My hubby says he can solve it all in one word. Blog. Ha! Who's he kidding? I'm not going … [Read more...]

So, we had gorgeous summer weather this past weekend that left me out and about all weekend. Since Monday is now here and I have nothing I thought I would do a short and sweet post! I have the button there if you'd like to jump in and join me.I thought I'd do a few quick randomness Motherhood style.It ceases to amaze me how I can fiddle with the DVD player for an hour and the thing still won't … [Read more...]