In honor of all the moms, Hayden’s pre-school hosted a ‘Tea for Mom and Me” at school today. They had been preparing for this event for two weeks, with a lovely teapot invitation to start it all off. Then each child painted a terracotta pot and made a pretty pinecone plant for mom.
All of this adorned the nicely [...]
Mothers Day Tea
In honor of all the moms, Hayden’s pre-school hosted a ‘Tea for Mom and Me” at school today. They had been preparing for this event for two weeks, with a lovely teapot invitation to start it all off. Then each child painted a terracotta pot and made a pretty pinecone plant for mom.
All of this adorned the nicely [...]
Backyard Roads
Ten years ago when we bought our home, we had grand plans for our yard. Pathways, gardens and benches and fountains. A sort of mini-retreat for us.
Eventually we updated our plans to include swing sets, sand pits, trampoline, and plenty of room for playing. This year, both of our kids and the neighbors have taken it upon themselves to add s [...]
Tennis Anyone?
The kids of WUMC Pre-K program got a special treat today. They got a one hour tennis lesson from a tennis pro here in town. Turns out that one of Hayden’s classmates, mom is a tennis instructor and volunteered her time for their classroom.
The kids walked up to the tennis courts and had a fun-filled lesson. They [...]
Singing in the Rain
When my sister and I were kids we used to love to go out and play in the rain. We played in the puddles with our dolls and we would ride our bikes in the rain out front and we would go in all soaked. It was one of those great pleasures as a kid, no worries and good clean fun!
Many years later my own kids seem to enjoy the same worry f [...]
First Days and Last Days
I just love Spring, well as you know I love each season. But, it seems with Spring everything is fresh and new and I love new beginnings as much as I love the comfort of a tattered, old shoe.
This time of year we see the end of all of our activities that we started in the fall. Choir has ended, MOPS is nearing the end, Hayden’s school [...]
Hockey Widow
So, one would think that if our hockey team did not make it to the playoffs that I would not be left talking to myself during the playoffs, right?? So here I sit, talking to my dear, sweet husband and waiting for a response, finally realizing that the power play has his full attention.? But, during a commercial he snaps out of the trance an [...]
Hamilton Update
Hammy is getting used to all of us now and seems to be enjoying his new home. Our dog, Zippy is very curious about Hammy and tries playing with him when he is in his ball rolling around. This hamster is very pampered, in fact, when Hayden puts Hammy back in his house he turns on “soothing” music for him to listen to so that he d [...]
Meet Hammy
“He is so cute and tiny”~Gillian.
“I cannot believe we have a hamster!” ~Hayden
I am starting to think that my dear husband is reliving his childhood. We have been talking for weeks about getting a mouse or two for the kids. I, however was secretly hoping for a turtle or a hermit crab but today we came home [...]
Pink, Pink & More Pink!
This weekend the boys really poured their hearts into making Gillian’s big move special.? The boys worked very hard in cleaning her room and setting up? her bed for her.? ? Gillian has informed us that she wants pink paint in her room to? match the pink in her bedding. ? Later the boys? put a second coat of PINK paint on Gillian&# [...]
My Baby Girl is Growing Up & Mov...
It is true, I had been holding tight to my baby girl, hoping and praying that she wouldn’t grow up so fast. In fact, until this weekend, I was not able to think about transitioning to a big girl bed. I kept telling myself that is was because I was certain that my little night owl would be trouble at bedtime, but truth be told, I was h [...]
