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Visiting the Washington D.C. Area with Kids 13 Dec 2012 | 09:43 am
In November, Kyle and I took the kids on a fun little “mini” vacation to the Washington D.C. area. He had a good friend who was getting married in Old Alexandria, Virginia and we got a great deal on p...
Cyber Monday Warning: Check Your Toys R Us Shipping Charges! 26 Nov 2012 | 09:21 pm
I try to not be a complainer. In general, I am a very happy and optimistic person. And if you read this blog often, then you know for the most part it is all flowers and sunshine. But every now and th...
The Best Potty-Training Gifts for Christmas 22 Nov 2012 | 11:16 am
Do potty-training accessories make good Christmas gifts? Well, put yourself in your toddler’s shoes. What would you rather receive…another toy that will entertain you for maybe five minutes before you...
Boston-Area Parents: Register NOW for Potty Palooza! 6 Nov 2012 | 07:42 pm
Guess what is happening one week from today? The first BIG event to promote one of my books (assuming that my “side” career as an author is just getting started). And guess what else? You are ALL inv...
How to Trick-or-Treat with a Broken Foot 2 Nov 2012 | 06:44 pm
I don’t know about you, but Halloween 2012 was one the Hayes family will not soon forget! As you may have read in my last post, there was all kinds of drama leading up to this particular holiday. Afte...
Thoughts of a Mom Stranded by Hurricane Sandy 30 Oct 2012 | 01:21 am
By now, everyone in the U.S. has this image etched into their memory. It’s the perfect storm on steroids…the horrific Hurricane Sandy. Because of this “Frankenstorm,” I am stuck in St. Louis. Kyle and...
One of Life’s Tough Breaks: Sidelined by a Playoff-Induced Injury 17 Oct 2012 | 10:44 am
So it’s a funny story… Last Friday night, Kyle and I put the kids to bed, then settled in for a fun evening of watching baseball. And no, I’m not playing the role of the sarcastic wife. Our beloved ho...
Working Mom Confession: The Moments I Almost Missed 11 Oct 2012 | 11:10 am
For the last few weeks I have been feeling…overwhelmed. Stressed. Drowning in a strong current of to-dos that keeps pulling me further and further out to sea. I don’t even know what it’s like to go ho...
Picture Book Reviews: What’s New for Halloween? 1 Oct 2012 | 10:02 am
I don’t know about your kids, but MY kids love to build excitement for a new season or upcoming holiday by reading books about them. Lots and lots of books! I think this is great fun too…except for th...
Funny Video: Kellen Dances at Texas Roadhouse 28 Sep 2012 | 07:13 pm
Because it’s Friday…and because this is hilarious…here’s a little video for you to enjoy! This is four-year-old Kellen caught in an everyday “Kellen” moment. We were having dinner at Texas Roadhouse l...
