Month: October 2013

Ten Things of Thankful – Kindergarten Edition

Am I the only one who didn’t know Kindergarten is really hard? For the parents? Kidzilla is well into the rhythm of Kindergarten, but her parents are still trying to keep up. Honestly, this is one of those topics that should come with the book that doesn’t come with the baby…

By Lisa October 13, 2013 Off

The Day We Did Nothing Together

Last Saturday, Kidzilla and I spent the entire day together. We did exactly nothing together all day. And it was awesome. The Fab Hub went for an extended hike with a friend so Zilla and I were left to our own devices for the day. I thought of all the ways we could possibly spend…

By Lisa October 11, 2013 Off

Focus on Small Surprises

Every now and then, just when you think you’ve figured out a few things about how the world works, it throws you a curve ball. I got several this week…and the week has barely begun. Perhaps trivial, these are my recent head-scratcher moments.

By Lisa October 8, 2013 Off

Ten Things of Thankful – Interesting and Mildly Entertaining Edition

I missed doing the Ten Things of Thankful linkup last week. It’s not that I wasn’t thankful for anything…it just…never happened. Sometimes I really think in the midst of the heaviness of life, it’s too easy to forget about those little lighter moments that slip in between the big ones. So this week I have a…

By Lisa October 5, 2013 Off

Friday Favorites – Family Movie Night Edition (Dinner Included!)

The Disney Channel – a parent’s dream and nightmare all rolled into one. Want to render your kid absolutely still and silent for a while? Turn on Disney, Jr. for an hour or so. Then, try in vain to pry your child’s eyes away from the screen. It just sucks them in and turns them…

By Lisa October 3, 2013 Off

Scary New Cat

It’s officially fall. And it’s October. Kidzilla has been dying to get out the fall decorations this week and we are now thick in the process of placing pumpkins, leaves, and other sundry items around the house. The minute the calendar turned to October, Zilla begged to get out Halloween items already. OK, fine. But I…

By Lisa October 2, 2013 Off

When All Else Fails, Resort to Cats or Food

I’m in the middle of about nineteen things this week. I have a few great things to share, but none really requiring an entire post. And so, in the interest of efficiency, I offer you just a few quick items of interest. First, this may just be my new favorite recipe ever.

By Lisa October 1, 2013 Off