Last night I attended my child’s elementary school chorus Holiday show. There’s nothing that screams “it’s the holidays” more than an hour of traditional Christmas music sang by 6 year old little boys and girls. As all the parents gathered into the small theater, I couldn’t help become distracted by the bake sale… brownies, cakes, cookies (not to mention, really HOT dads). … [Read more...] about A Star is Born
T’was the Night Before Christmas… And I Have No Tools
I’ve always tried to create enjoyable childhood memories by integrating all the wonders that the Christmas holidays had to offer, even if it meant I’d be up for hours on Christmas Eve trying to assemble toys for my kids. Oh the frustration! After a couple of glasses of wine I’d give up. Then I’d have another glass of wine. When it came to assembling new … [Read more...] about T’was the Night Before Christmas… And I Have No Tools
Family Trip to Vegas, Baby!
My three children and I had a spontaneous moment and found ourselves headed for Las Vegas! On the way there, I reserved a hotel room and now the only thing we had to look forward to was the inevitable! Whatever happens in Vegas… get’s posted on Facebook. Three hours later, we were in the lobby of a three-star hotel room. Upon announcing we had a reservation, the hotel lobby … [Read more...] about Family Trip to Vegas, Baby!
The Tooth Fairy Has Left the Building!
Finally, my role as the Tooth Fairy has come to an end! My youngest child lost her last tooth yesterday! As usual, I was entertaining a small gathering of friends and family. Upon sipping my second glass of Merlot, my sister nudged me and reminded me not to forget to leave money under my daughter’s pillow and to retrieve the tooth. Oh please, I would never forget such a … [Read more...] about The Tooth Fairy Has Left the Building!
Oh, How Family Dinner Time Has Changed!
I’m so busy I rarely have time to cook for my kids… When I call my kids for dinner, they run to the car. Hometown Buffet My kids love going to Hometown Buffet where the only thing standing between me and the food is a sneeze guard. What’s really odd is that the restaurant weighs the kids in order to determine the price of their meal. The more the kid weighs, the more you … [Read more...] about Oh, How Family Dinner Time Has Changed!