This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. *** I like to encourage all sorts of games and activities in my house- not just “girl-centric” ones. That said, I have a complete and utter weakness for ponies. (Just ask my husband, who’s had to move boxes of my childhood toys TWICE.) So we were extremely excited to {Read More}
Cheer Up, Zuzu.
July 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Thrilled. An Open Letter To My Daughter Susannah: Zu. You are nine months old, as of yesterday. Also, as of yesterday, you inspired multiple people to consider having a baby. (Actually, that’s been the case since you entered this world. You’re kinda the poster child for Awesome Baby.) And now, you’re entering the competition for Awesome Child. You have many things going for you; sleep habits (nonstop), eating preferences (all of them), and general ability to jive with nearly any {Read More}
Nothing But The Best.
July 2, 2012 By 2 Comments
It’s official- Susannah is a Chicagoan. Not because she’s been to the lake or complained about the heat or had deep dish…but because she attended her first Parking Lot Carnival. And she really, really liked it. Yes to everything! Nora, quite the daredevil lately, happily fulfilled her longstanding dream of “CAN I DRIVE THE CAR IN THE FRONT SEAT AND HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL?!” (This was surprising for two reasons: 1) She eked by on the height requirement. I think {Read More}
Surfin’ Safari It Ain’t.
June 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
“There’s some good chompin’ sand over here, Susannah!” There are days where you feel like you’ve unlocked the door to Competent Adulthood. Then there are other days where bang your head on the beam of Ignorant Idiocy. Today would most likely skew towards the latter. It didn’t start out that way. No, the morning began with a cleaned kitchen, three loads of put-away laundry, prepped lunches, and an invitation to join our friends (and their daughter Emily, who happens to be {Read More}
You Don’t Tug On Superman’s Cape.
June 14, 2012 By 4 Comments
“…And then, the King smote all of the princesses’ suitors…” Let me paint a little picture of heroics for you. The four of us- Peej, Nora, Zuzu, and myself- were sitting and having a lovely dinner. Well, “lovely” might be a loose term. In fact, it had gotten downright stressful, due to the fact that Nora was bouncing around her chair like a pinball and Susannah was laughing like a loon at her sister’s antics. “Where is her booster seat?” {Read More}
Just Watch Where You’re Stepping.
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We live in a pretty gritty neighborhood. I mean, we’re not talking The Wire-esque Baltimore, here, but it’s not exactly Mayberry. Even still, we have moments and places of utter loveliness within throwing distance of our humble (and breaky) abode: Our neighbor’s Koi pond. The girls sometimes think thisis the Aquarium. Even though they’ve been to the real one, I’ve yet to properly correct them. We live four blocks from Manor Playlot, the manicured little parkthat’s right down the street from {Read More}
Keely Rants At Her Kid’s Clothing.
May 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
Resting up. So, Nora has this shirt. It’s a hand-me-down, as we’re lucky enough to have most of her clothing be. It’s short-sleeved, and features gold scrolling writing that spells out: “Where’s My Prince Charming?” And for some reason (that I couldn’t put my finger upon until today) this passively phrased tee bothered me. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love princes and princesses. Dollhouses. Fairies n’ mermaids n’ trolls n’ dressing up. I love makeup and crowns. Disney movies. Happily {Read More}
