Tag: Parenting
Taking the Train to Japanese School
My daughter started Kindergarten at two years and nine months! We-ell, really it’s pre-school, but in Japan they call it Kindergarten. We were going...
My First Adventure Outside of Yokosuka, Japan
As a Marine family receiving orders to our fourth duty station near Tokyo, we were out of our element when we arrived at Yokosuka...
Get Your Blue Star Museum Visit in Before Labor Day!
The end of summer is nearing and I have spent a tremendous amount of time filling my children’s athletic and playtime endeavors, but at...
Ending the Debate of the Better Mom: Working Moms or Stay...
Being a stay at home mom is the best and hardest job in the world. There are days when you adore your kids more...
Two Days, Two Kids, Two Dogs… One Car
It's been a few weeks and I have finally settled back into home and everything that comes along with it. That means scheduled appointments,...
I May Have Just Killed Christmas Spirit
So you know the popular Elf on the Shelf product? Yes we have one -- Mr. Jingles is his name. He doesn't do anything...
Driving With and Without Kids
I rarely find myself driving alone – so when I am, I still can’t stop what comes naturally to me.
This is usually what I'm...
The Mysterious Dialing of 911
Remembering a good story from living in 29 Palms.
Someone is knocking at my door at 8am and they won’t go away. Why, oh why?...
A Holiday Gift Giving Guide
It's that time of year -- the holidays are quickly approaching and many of you are already salivating at all the Black Friday deals...
Taking the Kids Grocery Shopping ~ Crappy Pictures Style
One of my dear friends turned me onto the website Crappy Pictures. I love this site and it offers me a smile or two...
