I sit, wanting to write but a bit paralyzed as to where I should start. It was an ordinary day. Maybe that's why it was so frustrating, because it was just another ordinary day. The kids were loud and rambunctious, but not exceptionally. I got less sleep than I wanted, but … [Read more...]
The Storm
I'm a highly sensitive introvert. What that means is that not only do I revel in time by myself, but some days I also find loud noises and visual clutter especially jarring. Today is one of those days. Unfortunately, today is also a rainy day in which my cooped-up children … [Read more...]
Travel Tips For Families With Young Children
Traveling with kids is an adventure. It can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a major undertaking. Here are some of my tried and true tips to make it a little bit easier. 1. Try to keep some semblance of the normal schedule. This is probably my most important tip. Kids … [Read more...]
It’s Okay To Want A Day Off
What I'm about to say might be a bit controversial. Maybe that's why I'm posting it the day after Mother's Day and not on Mother's Day itself. It's okay to want a day off. It's also okay to think that's crazy. All last week, I saw various posts being shared about "the … [Read more...]
How I Got My Big Kids To Actually Be Quiet During Rest Time
It was a sad day when I realized that, more often than not, Jonah and Matthew don't sleep during nap time any more. And so we changed the name to "rest time". In my head for some reason I thought that simple shift would be enough to make them want to lie down quietly in their … [Read more...]