We love going to the park! It's a great way to break up our long monthly shopping trips, and to kill some time between appointments. The park is the perfect location for imagination building. With just a bit of a story line, you can get your kids engaged in delightful creative … [Read more...]
Drive-In Theater with Kids
We don't typically head to the theater. When you add up the cost of tickets for all of us, and throw some popcorn in there, I'm sure you'll understand why! I'm pretty sure Chicken Little was the last movie we went to as a family, and that was when we were living in San Diego and … [Read more...]
The Latest in Our Battle with Pica
Owen developed Pica in 2012. He was constantly on the lookout for things to destroy and eat. He tore through pillows, ripped tags off of clothing, and eaten books. For the past four years, we've dealt with emergency surgeries to remove stuck objects, worried about bowel ruptures, … [Read more...]
The Unfortunate Tale of Jello & Bacon Grease
Brynna's crying woke me up. As I pulled on my glasses, I hit the button on the side of my FitBit. 3:24 AM. I groaned and rolled out of bed. Brynna has been sleeping through the night for a while now, and I was slightly annoyed that she was awake. But as I hit the bottom … [Read more...]
How We Handle Screen Time
Screen time is a never ending struggle here. Owen thrives on screen time--he engages with his iPad, pays attention to videos, and really needs the stimulation. At night, his iPad has allowed me to get at least some sleep. We've even installed a TV in the boys' room, connected … [Read more...]
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