The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
This summer my parents surprised us with a membership to our local recreational association. E.B. is 6 now and loves to swim, so they thought it would be a great way for us to spend some time together as a family. They were so View Post
Now that summer is here, I love being able to enjoy all the fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Salads are so quick and easy to prepare, but I was getting a little bored with our regular salads made with lettuce, so a couple of weeks ago while View Post
10 Annoyingly Cute Things You Do That Drive Me Crazy But I Love You Anyway: 1. You steal my sunglasses in the car so you can look "cool". Nevermind that the 8:00 AM sun is blinding your mother's eyes on the way to work. Image is View Post
Can you remember the first book you ever read, besides the Dick/Jane/Tag books from first grade? I can, and loved them so much I saved them. I firmly believe that if you can find a book that actually interests a child, something they are passionate View Post
Yesterday on the short drive to our family reunion, we passed by the local university, which has a big, stately flag pole front and center on the square. My son loves the American flag and never fails to point one out anytime he sees one. View Post
Yesterday my son played in, quite possibly, the hottest t-ball game I've ever sat through in my life. 100 degree weather...not a breeze stirring. The field he played at had hardly any shade. I had dreaded going to this game all day yesterday. I View Post
May I offer you a little bit of advice for this summer, especially if you have children? DO. NOT. FORGET. THE. SUNSCREEN. I know. Duh. Right? We joined the local recreational association this summer to have access to the swimming pool. E.B. View Post
Today I am remembering and honoring all of our veterans, past and present, who have made it a privilege for me to live in our great United States of America. I'm thankful I can sleep sound at night knowing my family is protected at all times and View Post
