There is undoubtedly some degree of comfort in the safety and familiarity of simple family traditions.
Mom of Boys
“You should try for another baby so you can have a girl.” Everyone when they found out we had boys If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, well, I’d have a bunch of nickels. But think about the message behind that. It suggests that my boys weren’t enough. That there would …
Boys of Summer
“The sand may brush off. The tans may fade. But the memories will last forever.” Unknown Flashback to my little beach boys. Even though this picture was taken 5 years ago, I remember this day perfectly. We were going to my cousin’s engagement party at my aunt and uncle’s house. They live right across the …
Time Capsule
Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind. Nathaniel Hawthorne Have you ever watched a movie where the characters unearth a time capsule filled with memories and treasures from days gone by? Have you ever watched those scenes and thought, “Man, I wish I had done something like that!” It would be so cool …
Two Unique Peas in a Pod
“I’ll love you forever. I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.” Robert Munsch As mom to identical twin boys, I often feel like I’m living a social experiment. Two people who look similar, have been raised in the same environment, but yet they are like night and day …
It’s No Day at the Beach, but….
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt Last night I found myself scrolling through Facebook and took particular notice of friends’ posts showing all these fun activities they are doing with their kids. Some were at the beach, some were enjoying time at the cottage, some were playing board games or watching a movie …
Welcome to my Blog
“You need a hobby.” My husband I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for longer than I care to admit. Now that my boys are older and you know, COVID, I decided now was the right time. Quarantine was rough for two 15 year old boys. They spent more time than I’d like to admit …