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The First Week
My kids have been back to school for one week. One week of learning and homework every day. One week of new teachers and old friends. One week of sharing pencils and swapping items at lunch. One week...
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A Morning of a Day – #WW
A day in the life. Yesterday, actually. Or, mostly a morning. Since Abby was feeling better, we were going out for breakfast with my mom after sending the boys off on their buses. Buzz is not in these...
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Not for the Birds
It was such a gorgeous weekend, that we took advantage of it by playing outside as much as possible. Jedi didn’t want to come out at first, but he soon joined us in flip flops. Which of course flew off...
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Acorn – #WW
I never realized Buzz held such an extensive fascination with squirrels and acorns. He must have went to school talking about them, however, because he came home with one in his pocket that his...
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It Goes Around
These were taken a few weeks ago, with our first snow fall of the season. She couldn’t put her boots on fast enough. It didn’t stick that time, but that didn’t stop her excitement from running through...
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Me and Her
This isn’t really the best picture of either of us, with her beautifully goofy smile and the crazy hair she inherited from me, but I still love it. Because she actually stood still long enough to let...
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Hilarious
This little girl, she is hilarious. Always keeping me on my toes with the funniest things and the sassiest attitude. She really is the best part of my day while her brothers are at school. Copyright ©...
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Making Memories with Movies
My children and I love to watch movies together. It’s one of our favorite things to do as a family. Of course, going outside and running off some energy is ideal, but there are times when nothing is...
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Work at Home Essentials
Working from home definitely has its benefits. I get to spend at least part of my days with my daughter, and I’m always here for when the boys get home from school. There are a few essentials to...
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Meet Snoopy
After my cat, who was with me for 14 years, passed away a few weeks ago, I didn’t think I would introduce a new pet into the family for a long time. That thought didn’t last long. Meet Snoopy. Snoopy...
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It Looks Like Christmas
We finally got a bit of winter around here. It really does look like Christmas. The only problem is that it came days into spring. I think Mother Nature is confused. 17 inches of snow. A record. My...
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Mustache You a Question
“Excuse me, sir, but I mustache you a question?” Get it, mustache you. As in, must ask you. You know, I’ve always said that if you have to explain your jokes, they’re probably not that funny. But come...
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Dandelion Season
It’s that time of year. When the dandelions spread all over the yard. Abby spent this afternoon picking all of these for me. We had 3 cups full of dandelions, and that was just a start. Their yellow...
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7 Years: A Birthday
Buzz’s birthday is on Friday, which as of this writing on Tuesday morning is exactly 3 days away. He’s going to be a whopping 7 years old. Wait, wasn’t he just a baby yesterday? Yes, actually....
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Making Your Home Your Own Again
I am outnumbered in this house by little people, there’s no denying that. It’s a small house as it is, but they have their things everywhere. In every nook and corner there is a piece of a toy, and...
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I Fought the Lawn
I posted these on Instagram after the first mow of the season yesterday. The yard fought, but I finally won. With a little help, that is. If you’re on Instagram, follow me at kidthings. Copyright ©...
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Home isn’t Any Further than Right Here
There is a vision of my perfect home that I’ve kept in my mind. It’s been there since I was a kid. It doesn’t contain a white picket fence as there’s too much flowing land for that. My dream space is...
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Wordless Wednesday: Sprinkler Time!
I’m not very fond of the heat of summer, but I love moments like these. This picture was actually taken last week, but we’ve been doing the same thing every day it’s warm enough. At first, I almost...
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Wordless Wednesday: Poolside
This week, we graduated from sprinklers to splashing in the pool! And then my kids turned into wrinkly, water-logged prunes. They’re loving every minute of it, though, and so am I. Copyright © 2013 Kid...
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Wordless Wednesday: Turtle Power!
Otherwise known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle edition. At least a couple nights per week this summer we’ve gone on a walk before bed. Buzz, being the funny little guy that he is, has to bring...
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