I feel like a trip to the doctor with two children is some sort of nefarious parenting test – one where doctors and nurses secretly conspire to see how the unsuspecting and likely harried mom handles her offspring while locked in a germ laden three-by-three cube with nothing but a spinning stool with wheels and… Read More
The PCP has been learning the seven continents and five oceans in school and his teacher sent home a darling game to reinforce their studies at home. So, after supper the other night I doled out m&m’s and we challenged each other’s luck and geography for dessert! You’ll need: – 12 markers (we used mini… Read More
Last night we donned our armor and carried our swords off to experience the pageantry and thrills of Medieval Times inside the King’s impressive 11th century Atlanta castle (that just so happens to be attached to a very 21st century mall, but I digress). From the get go, the littles were completely awestruck. In royal… Read More
Given my first-born-type-A-perpetual-rule-follower personality traits, I very rarely stray from the precise measurements and ingredients of a recipe. I’m creative in plenty of other areas of my life, but NOT in my cooking. So creating this recipe and the fact that it is actually super delish will likely come as a surprise to you and… Read More
The PCP’s class celebrated the 100th day of school with a day full of fun and games (and I’m guessing at least a little learning)! They did 100 piece puzzles, 100 themed word searches, activities and centers, enjoyed the annual 2nd grade dress-like-you’re-100-years-old parade, AND participated in a 100th day themed guessing game. 100th Day… Read More
If you’ve spent more than two seconds reading this blog then you know how I loooove a good celebration. Well, the often overlooked Groundhog Day is no exception! This year I’ll probably do the same lunch and hot chocolate snack I’ve done the past few years but I thought it would be fun to share… Read More
After much begging and pleading (he gets that from his momma), we let the PCP enroll in an after school activity for first semester. And he picked chess, of all things. I cannot lie and say that I wasn’t quietly thrilled with this scholarly choice. Much to Honey’s horror, I cannot claim to know the… Read More