Switching Providers?

Switching Providers?

While sorting through the last mountain of paperwork on my dining room table I rip up a few things into a trashcan beside me.  Aaron: "Are you switching to T-Mobile?" Me: "No. Why?" Aaron: "Well people that do get to make that sound." (Tearing up higher bills...I'm guessing he's referring to an advertisement???) Sir...you're six. [...]

Meltdown At The Buffet

Meltdown At The Buffet

Week 5 of Kindergarten The excitement is gone. He no longer jumps for joy as he puts on his TMNT shell book bag. He drags his feet down the three flights of stairs from our apartment to the bus stop. By the time I get off from work and pick him up he's done. More than [...]

Basketball History

Basketball History

Aaron: "oohhhh!! I'm Steph Curry...he shoots he scores..." Super hero toys fly through the air into large plastic bins on the floor. The boys are hard at work cleaning their room...finally. Isaiah: "Here comes Thomas Jefferson...OOOOOO...he hits a 3-pointer!" Me: "ummm...Thomas Jefferson?" Isaiah: "You know...the one who always hits the jump shots." Me: "You mean [...]

Can He Afford His Big Dreams?

Can He Afford His Big Dreams?

Isaiah was recently hired by his father to do dishes. I know...that's a topic all on its own. The focus here is Aaron's meltdown regarding the whole situation. Aaron: "Isaiah, can I help you with the dishes and then we can split the money?" Me: "Isaiah are you seriously subcontracting out your one chore. I [...]

Lifecycle Of A Magnetic Tower

Stage 1 Older brother builds tower. Mom sends him to go shower and get dressed. Stage 2 Younger brother upgrades tower. Snaps photo on mom's cell phone. Shows photo to older brother while he's in the shower. Stage 3 While younger brother is in the bath. Older brother goes in to tell him he accidently [...]

“Zuru Bunch O Balloons” Review

Have you ever tried to make water balloons for the kids in the summertime? Realistically how many do you have the patience to create while they are impatiently waiting in their swim trunks? Maybe 25-30? The fun is over in minutes and you have soaking wet kids covered with grass from the front yard. During [...]

An Old Story for TBT

I am the only girl in the house. I have my husband, a 6yr old, and a 3 yr old. My boys can drive me absolutely INSANE but at the same time they make me laugh each and every day. The things my boys say and do are hilarious. The things they make me say [...]