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Friday Special: Special Moments

26 Aug

Special Moments Captured

A picture says a thousand words

boy gives mama flower

"Here mama, a flower for you."

 
They say a picture says a thousand words. Well sometimes it only needs to say one…LOVE. Here is a tribute to LOVE from our family to yours.

Lessons learned at Lo Jolla Tide Pools (part 2)

8 Aug

My son hates the beach!

Helping our kids experience new things

little boy upset

"I want to go home!"

 
As a mom I always struggle with how much to push my kids to try new things, especially when they claim to “hate it” and cry at the site of it. Do I let them keep hating something so wonderful as a park or beach? Or do I try to give them a better experience of it until they appreciate it? Well here is something else Rockford and I learned at the tide pools.

Friday Funnies: When kids “think” they are helping

30 Jun

Helping Gone Wrong!

My funny helpers

little boy and grocery basket

Lending a hand

Ok I am all about teaching my kids to help out. Sometimes, however, their sweet intention can sometimes get me on edge.  Here are some classic example of “helping gone wrong”. I am sure you can relate.

The butterfly effect…you’re gonna wanna try it too

8 Jun

Butterfly Bliss

Our summer art project

Butterfly Bliss

Need a cool craft to do with the kids this summer that will demand a space in your wall? Here it is. I stumbled upon it…on Stumble Upon and knew I simply had to do it with my three-year old. Come see how you too can help your kids create a Work of Art.

Friday Funnies: Funny sayings by Rockford

3 Jun

Kids are funny

…but very clever too

boy holding on to tree

He's got a way

The way he sees it

Rockford sees a fly on my leg and gives it a swat.

Me: “Ouch!”

Rockford: “I didn’t hit you Mama, I hit the fly”

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