It's been a while since either one of my children has had a full-blown meltdown and I suppose the hubs & I were long overdue for one because we were blessed yesterday afternoon.After picking up the boy from the sitter, Aidan & I headed home for a quick pit stop. My plan was to turn right back around and head to Target. I pulled into the driveway to find Adam loading the fishing poles & tackle box into the bed of his truck. I knew he was going fishing. Aidan did not.Let the whining commence...Aidan followed Adam into the house. It all started with "I want to go fishing" and it escalated from there. The fishing chant continued. Aidan followed Adam throughout the house like a little duckling following its momma. Adam kept telling Aidan, "Next time. Next time." OK, no problem...or … [Read more...]
Goody Goody Gumdrops!
I have been an awful blogging friend because I haven't posted any of the sweet things I've received from fellow bloggers!I participated in a summer swap at Sweet Tea Diaries and was paired with Kate at Nautical by Nature. I also won a giveaway at Life with Lulu and Pete.First up, the great package I received from Kate during the summer swap:The box was full of nautical goodness! A whale dip bowl & matching whale spreaderWhale & sailboat table cloth weightsToo pretty to use "beachy" napkins...man, I wish the Atlantic was that shade of blue!Too pretty to use starfish plates done in a mosaic theme - hmmm...could this be inspiration for my kitchen table?!A little blue tin bucket for catching thingsA whale brag bookAn embroidered key fob with a sailboat & lighthouse - cute!Yummy … [Read more...]
Hello Mother, Hello Father…
Greetings from Camp Po Po & Gung Gung!(that's Cantonese for {maternal} grandmother & {maternal} grandfather, respectively)I am missing a child. Missing in every sense of the word. She's not home. It's quiet without her. It's kind of weird just having one child when I'm so used to two.But, she's having the time of her life. Her days are consumed with swimming lessons, roller skating lessons, cooking classes at Young Chef's Academy and trips to Wegmans.I actually think I'm jealous...this work thing is for the birds! … [Read more...]
