School's Out for Summer

First day of first grade and last day of first grade I officially have a second grader on my hands. It was no sooner apparent when opening his first grade report card and finding the supply list for next year attached. Oy. So here's to making the next 11 or so weeks of summer filled with memories (since those days will be gone before we know it!)  ...

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Reasons Mommy is Crying: June 12th, 2014

Sure kid, I didn't just clean the house or anything. Go ahead and bring those toys out to the living room, dump them, and walk away #toddlerlife #reasonsmommyiscryi...

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May Adventures: Here's What We Did Last Month

Here's our May report card :) 1. Bambino Buddy Ball started. E-man is in his third year and it's Bear's first. Bambino Buddy Ball is an amazing program for kids ages 5-20 who have disabilities that prevent them from playing on a typical baseball team. Our family really enjoys the Buddy Ball league, the coaches, and players and families.  2. My pre-ordered copy of The Honest Toddler finally arrived! I'm a big...

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The Day I Pledged to Stop Yelling At My Children

Mr Sunshine asked for a second bowl of cereal and I was happy to oblige. I poured his beloved Fruit Loops with organic milk and headed back to the table. Somehow, I lost my grip on the bowl and watched it, in slow motion, turn upside down and land all over the just swept floor. Loops scattered under the fridge and stove and milk splashed up the side of the cupboard. I was immediately frustrated with myself and dropped to my knees to figure...

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DIY: Creating a Box of Sunshine

Last month, I was visiting with a family member when I learned that a special young lady in our lives was having a bumpy go of it. I felt led to let her know in some way that we were thinking of her, praying for her, and just overall loving her from our neck of the woods. So hubs and I headed to Target to fill up a Box of Sunshine for this sweet little gal. If you've never made a box of sunshine, they're a real treat to put together. I was inspired...

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Sunday Morning Reader

 E-Man, reading the Sunday newspaper comi...

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Crochet Rose Chain Bracelet.

My mother in law's birthday was yesterday. Knowing she wears bracelets quite often, I decided to crochet a simple chain bracelet with a rose accent. I didn't follow a pattern for the bracelet, but it was quite easy, really. Although you could alter the bracelet and use whichever yarn and hook you desire, here's what I did: Materials Lion Brand Bonbons Yarn Aunt Lydia's Size 10 Crochet Thread (for the rose) US Sz F hook 1.65mm steel hook...

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