Reminiscing on New Baby Days
A couple of days ago, a good friend of mines gave birth to her first child, a son. She texted me from the hospital to let me know that the baby had arrived and to thank me for my support. … Read More
Kimberly
Wordless Wednesday: Boys in Boxes
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Tackle it Tuesday: It’s Okay/That’s “Normal”
Recently, a first time mom-friend of mines was expressing that her one year old was yelling at the top of her lungs “for fun” and would laugh as soon as she came in the room. When I assured her that … Read More
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
September is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. As parents, it’s important not to overlook this aspect of our kids’ total well-being. Following are seven tips from The American Academy of Ophthalmology that can help to ensure that your children … Read More
Wordless Wednesday: Youth (4 Years) & Old Age (98 Years)
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Active Life Outdoor Challenge
Released yesterday (September 9th) by Namco Bandai, Outdoor Challenge is the first game to be released in their “Active Life” series. It has a lot of different fun, fast-paced games that really give your whole body a workout. If this … Read More
Happy (Early) Grandparents Day!
This year, National Grandparents Day, which is observed by millions of people throughout the United States, will be celebrated on September 7th. This holiday was originally created to encourage grandchildren to focus on the wisdom and heritage that their grandparents … Read More
The First Day of School (We Both Teared Up For VERY Different Reasons)
So the big day has come and gone. Michael is officially a prekindergarten student! On Wednesday, we went to a special “Mommy/Michael” lunch that we had planned since last week. I asked him where he wanted to go to lunch, … Read More
Works-For-Me Wednesday: Preschool Commute Question
Today, I have a question for you… My dilemma involves Michael’s commute to preschool which begins tomorrow. My family lives in Harlem (in the 140s). Michael’s preschool is in midtown (the 40s). That’s almost a 100 block difference. By subway … Read More
Tackle it Tuesday: Fall Preparation (Hair)
Last month, all of my “tackles” involved preparing my son Michael for preschool. This month, they will all be about preparing me for the fall. A couple of weeks ago in church, I had my hair down in curls and … Read More