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“Ahhh my kids too!” “Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one!” “Stop; how did that even happen??” “I cannot even with my husband right now either!” OK, that last one was me, but the rest were all things my friends said one night at a thrown-together neighborhood party. Summer is long guys, […]
So we all know the “big” milestones, right? The ones that you put in your baby book {clearly, first kid only, amiright?}, post a status on Facebook about, and take pictures of…”He took his first step” “First lost tooth!” or “She slept through the night!” And they definitely deserve to be celebrated. But so do […]
When my first child started Kindergarten last year, I was a hot mess. I would randomly cry throughout the day and wonder how he was doing. I kept telling myself over and over that he was fine and that I had to pull it together. The truth was I was terrified about my child starting […]
Everything I am I owe to my angel mother. -Abraham Lincoln Think about your own upbringing. A mother birthed you and likely cared for you in your infancy. Never underestimate the power and influence of a mother. Her wisdom and teachings, whether good or bad, right or wrong, shape nations and change the world. In studying […]
Play dates are so much fun. There is nothing better than having some mommy friends over and letting the kids hang out while the adults talk. Although sometimes these little get-togethers can be repetitive {and that is okay}, here are some fun play date ideas for you to try with your kiddos. Indoor Play Dates […]
The kids have already been out for summer more than a MONTH! It is hard to believe and I find myself tempted to feel guilty about the whole lotta nothing we have been doing… just me?! I sure hope not, and assuming you too *might* be wondering if it’s okay to stay up late, sleep […]
You’ll know when it’s here. You open the front door and the Houston humidity slaps you in the face. Your kids whine if you even suggest doing ANYTHING outdoors. Your poor dog looks at you with those sad eyes when you try to coax her outside to do her business. Yep, it’s July in Houston, […]
The summer before fifth grade, I went to summer camp for the first time. I fell in love with it so hard that I devoted six summers in college and grad school to being a camp counselor. Our camp was a good old fashioned outdoor camp, with activities like archery, canoeing, horseback riding, and arts […]
Did you know that Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S.? I absolutely love the melting pot of cultures, languages, and restaurants that are all intertwined with a decidedly Texan twist. It has always been important in our family to expose our kids to different cultures and languages in order to […]
It was a typical Texas June afternoon. The sun was shimmering through the windows, and the air in our house was heavy with anticipation. I was helping my daughter get ready for her first date. I helped her pick out her dress, her shoes, and did her hair. When she felt everything was perfect, she […]
