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He’s Starting Preschool Soon: Tips I’m Loving (Plus a Few of Our Own)

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

That’s right. BigBrother is starting preschool. On the 28th of August. Okay, well, that first day is just a short orientation to turn in all of his paperwork, re-meet the teachers and “get acquainted” with one another. He heads off for two and a half hours on September 2nd. He’s excited. I’m nervous. LittleBrother is [...]

So You Want to Visit the Fire Department

Friday, August 15th, 2008

When my boys want to visit the Fire Department, we just get in the truck and visit FireDad at work. My guess is that you are not married to a fire fighter and you therefore assume your children don’t have immediate access to the gleaming red trucks. You’re probably right on the immediate access part [...]

Things To Do With Your Spouse After the Kids Go To Sleep

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

I’m going to do another installment of I’m Sorry You Found This Place soon but I really wanted to tackle this particular search that lead someone to my blog. Why? It’s an important one. At first it struck me as funny but, really, it’s important. Bonding time with your spouse is key. Yes. Laundry needs [...]

Tips for Cottage/Cabin Camping with Two Kids, 2 and Under

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Let me start this post by saying, “I’m not an expert on this subject.” I made some mistakes last week. I was sometimes grumpy and frequently exhausted. But we survived. And I learned a few things that will be rendered absolutely useless by the time we attend with a three year old and a one [...]