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Turbulance when flying…and I don’t mean the plane

2 May

Traveling with kids

Be prepared or be sorry

 
 
traveling on plane with kids

Hang in there Daddy we're landing soon

So how many brave souls out there have traveled with kids on a plane? I had never done this and much less for a cross-country non-stop flight having only hours to pack for a family of four. I learned a thing or two here from this experience so take notes and make sure your trip goes without a bump…bump…bump.

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Friday Funnies: Funny sayings by Rockford

29 Apr

He makes me laugh

…but I can make him laugh too

 

Rockford pouts

"Come back ducks."

On yesterday’s post I don’t know if you got to see it, but there was a video of Rockford getting near some ducks in the park.  He gently drew near them and kept looking back at me as if to gain approval from me to proceed with his incognito mission. They eventually all flew away and as he sadly makes his way back to me says, “they don’t want me!”

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Simple Pleasures (a new series)

28 Apr

Just an ordinary Day

Outside with my boys

little boy sees his shadow
watching your shadow

Well I have really taken to heart the concept of finding joy in the simple things in life. I am enjoying my view through the eyes of my toddlers and want to bring you a series I want to call simply…”Simple Pleasures”, how appropriate. So take note and start enjoying your simple moments in life they will live in your child’s memory forever.

Toddlers can teach us about Contentment

26 Apr

Finding Joy…in everything

Kids find FUN everywhere

 

little boy playing with carboard box

Picture by Getty

 You’ve probably heard this story or have lived it out, about a kid who gets a gift and finds joyful bliss playing with the box alone rather than the toy that came inside it. We can learn a thing a two from that scenario…

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Friday Funnies: Funny sayings by Rockford

22 Apr

Come fly with me

From NY to the White House

 
Rockford for President

Rock the Vote!

So what does Rockford want to be when he grows up? Three things to be exact and he tells you the order of them too…

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