Safe Play for Safe Kids – Preventing Sports Related Injury

Do you ever want to put your kids in a bubble?  Even laundry baskets would do the trick, right? The tallest laundry basket in the world couldn’t hold back these ACTIVE boys for more than a few minutes!  Now that the temperatures are starting to warm, you’ll most likely find us outside playing at the …

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The Frantic Fours

It seems like lately I’m behind on EVERYTHING.  Laundry, work commitments, email, cleaning the bathrooms, sorting clothes, meal planning… YOU NAME IT! It’s been a little “Frantic” around here since the boys turned four.  Yes, they play better than ever.  Yes, they are more independent than ever. Yes, in many ways it’s easier than the …

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Trying NOT to Make the Headlines

Have you ever watched one of those political talk shows on TV where they invite several “adults” on the show and they all talk over the top of one another.  You can’t understand any of them! I personally find it annoying. As our boys continue to grow and gain more intellectual independence, they also have …

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Kids Say The Most Embarrassing Things

Oh boy! (Times Four!) We have officially reached the milestone where our boys are using their verbal skills to be brutally honest and embarrass us until we are red in the face.  Oh JOY! Would you like examples?  I have plenty; All which took place within a 24 hour window. Brooks: Peaked over the booth …

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Christmas Hair Bows BOYS

I opened some new towels I had been saving back last night while cleaning out our linen closet that were tied up in these nice crimson ribbons.  The next thing I know Brooks has one on his hair and says, “Look, Mama, I’m a girl!” Soon I had four little boys with bows on their …

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Half A Dozen Boys Under One Roof

Last weekend, our house was full of a 1/2 a dozen boys 3 and under.  It was a hoot!  My dear friend Kate came over for a much anticipated overnight with her 2 sweet dudes, Mylo and Phin.  We had a lot of laughs, and went through a TON of dishes! =) Clark ADORED Miss …

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Fun 4 A Buck – Shaving Cream Finger Paint

It’s been a while since I have featured a “Fun for a Buck” activity. After being cooped up for days with various illnesses, I resorted to a can of shaving cream and decided to share the mess fun with you!  Back in my “working days” I used shaving cream as a sensory activity and had …

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Make Your Own Superhero Cape

The boys felt a smidge better and well enough to take a walk down the street for some fresh air.  While I was cleaning out a closet, I found our (only) Superman cape.  However, sometimes having just one of something doesn’t cut it and improvising is required.  Making your own Superhero Cape is a “breeze”.  …

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