parenting

Squirt Guns and Pirates

I’m a mom of three boys. Three boys who love to play and imagine their own little worlds. They can be slaying dragons, firing the cannon, or attacking Darth Vader and I love it (assuming no one is jumping off the play set). I don’t ban squirt guns from my house. My boys have swords and… Continue reading Squirt Guns and Pirates

Giveaway

Mattel Summer Giveaway

When I think of summer play I think of squirt guns, slip n’ slides, the beach, the pool, having fun in the sprinkler…all sorts of outdoor fun. However, there are days where the boys just don’t want to be outside in the heat and Mommy doesn’t feel like hitting up the bowling alley or the… Continue reading Mattel Summer Giveaway

organizing

Great Expectations

I always have great expectations of what I am going to accomplish over the weekend. The list accumulates while I’m working all week. I’m not sure if I just aim too high or if I am just completely incapable of staying focused on each task (slight case of adult ADD). We finally had an open weekend with… Continue reading Great Expectations