I noticed her shocking pink swimsuit first. It had a tulle ruffle all around the middle. Her face was angelic and eyes bright. Her light brown hair was pulled back in high pigtails secured with white satin bows. She inched her way into the pool, step by delicate step until she was used to the…
1. Gas up. 2. First stop: Starbucks for iced Chai tea latte for me, iced latte with extra shot for my husband and a box of apple juice for Lucas. 3. Drive and hour and a half northeast and check into La Quinta Inn & Suites for one night. 4. Unpack and then head straight…
It is completely heartbreaking (and to be fair, a little frustrating) when your child is inconsolable because they lack the words to express what ails them or what they desire. If you knew, you could address it, right? When our children were infants, we went through the check list: is he wet?, is it meal…
Today I’m missing my little side kick, but I am proud to report I we survived Spring Break! In the beginning there was worry and dread. Lots of dread and then, I made a list! I outlined each day and before I knew it I was actually excited about Lucas being on Spring Break! The…
I haven’t blogged for a few days but that’s not for lack of subject matter, I’ve just really been busy! I think I’m also still recovering from our Fourth of July weekend. Please tell me I’m not alone. We spent Sunday night at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village en route to Santa Barbara and…
