School is out (for the kids, not for me — law school is eternal), the sun is shining, and summer is here. With the arrival of the Devil’s armpit to North Carolina comes the seemingly endless invites to barbecues, park play dates, pool parties, and birthday bashes. And I have declined almost all of them. I … More Why I Can’t “Just Bring the Twins!”
By all accounts, today marks the end of our last week of the summer. Although my daughter’s first day of school was on Monday, we pulled her out of school on Friday and snuck away for a quick family adventure. But that was our final hoorah of the season, and the rest of our kids … More Sunday #28: “I Keep Losing Jesus!”
Last summer, I was convinced that I was going to have the best summer of my life. I had just finished up my first year of law school, and I had nothing but time from June until August. I knew it would likely be my last summer “off” before graduating and entering the workforce, and I … More 6 Ways to Have a Hot (Postpartum) Girl Summer
Summer is finally here, and that means days at the pool, popsicles on the porch, and weekends in the mountains! And meltdowns because I bought the wrong kind of popsicles. And complaining because somebody’s arms hurt on the hike. And breaking up the toddler fight club in my playroom. As a kid, I loved summer, but now … More Our Summer Bucket List As a Family of 7
In a world that is constantly trying to sell us solutions to problems we didn’t even know existed, and fill our homes with noise and clutter and chaos, I believe one of the best gifts we can give our kids is the gift of quiet, simple play time that allows them to unlock their creativity and use their imagination. … More 5 Easy Screen-Free Activities for Kids
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