It has been awhile, but I have good reason not to have posted since mid-August. I am now a working mother! I debated all summer whether or not to join the work force again. Was it the right decision? How… Read More ›
Children
Things I Never Thought I’d Hear My Children Say
My son surprises me every day with the things he says. When I was pregnant, over five years ago with him, I always pictured the wacky things boys do and how one day my son would be apart of it. … Read More ›
Just Keep Swimming!
When I’m feeling tired, frustrated, or just plain bored I love to swim. It is relaxing and amazing exercise. I do not even care that everyone swims faster (and, in general, looks better in a bathing suit than me). Max… Read More ›
Family Trip To The Camden Aquarium
We visited the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ this weekend. It as filled with laughter, exploration, and tears (of course, what do you expect with an 8 month old and 5-year-old?). The ride to the aquarium was great. The kiddies… Read More ›
Kindergarten Science: How To Make Rock Candy
Max and I made rock candy this week. It was really interesting watching the candy grow. It was even better eating it! Materials: 2 cups of water 4 cups of sugar Vanilla extract Glass Jar Wooden skewer Clothes pin Food… Read More ›
Preschool Science: How To Make Flubber
Flubber is so much fun. I could play with it for hours! It is also super easy to make and always impresses young children. Materials: 5 Table spoons Borax 3.5 cups of warm water 2 cups of Elmer’s Glue 2… Read More ›
The Benefits of Spacing Siblings Farther Apart
We had not planned on spacing our children five years apart, but that is what happened. I was diagnosed with secondary infertility and our ideal plan for spacing our children fell apart. I always thought two years was the perfect… Read More ›