We had another beautiful day in Jersey. Daddy and I had decided earlier in the day that we would treat the family to Italian ices if it was still nice after dinner. I picked up the kids from school. I didn’t mention the possibility of a treat. But on our way home we drive past… Continue reading Italian Ice
It was another beautiful day in Jersey today. I picked up the kids and before we got out of the parking lot, John rolled down his window. As he rolled the window down, he said “it’s a nice day today, that means we get to have the windows open.” We got home an had a… Continue reading Outside
John always wants to help me make cookies or decorate cookies. Today Aunt Betty came to visit. She wanted to visit with the kids and also help me with decorating St. Patty’s day cookies. As I was getting the icing ready there was a little ruckus behind me. John decided to make a bowl a… Continue reading Cookie Helper
John did a craft project this morning and the entire kitchen table was covered in markers, stickers, glue and paper. He wanted to help me make cookies and I told him that he needed to clean up the table before he could help. He looked at me and said “what am I an octopus?” I… Continue reading Octopus and nighttime help
John likes to race all the time. On our way upstairs to bed tonight, John was ahead of everyone (as usual). When he reached the top he said “I won!” Daddy said “that’s because you are so fast.” John quickly replied “that’s because I’ve got the moves like Jagger!”
Today was a beautiful day. It was almost 70 degrees. I got to pick up the kids from school. As I approached the building I could see John running around the playground. His cheeks were red and he was grinning ear to ear. I went inside and got Gillian and their stuff and then we… Continue reading Nice weather
John’s school had Monmouth County Park Systems visit today with snakes. John has been telling us all about snakes for the past two days. He was telling us all about vipers and milk snakes. He said he read about them in a book. Daddy is afraid of snakes so all this talk has made him… Continue reading Be Brave
I am a full time mother and I also have a day job as a controller. Unfortunately I got stuck at work really late on Monday. I missed John tell me about his day. I missed John say “Gilly stop it!” I missed the giggles and smiles. I missed bath time splashes and bedtime snuggles.… Continue reading The Price We Pay
Mimi got tickets for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for Saturday night. She originally got 4 tickets and Daddy & I debated whether or not to take Gillian. We were unsure if she would pay attention or get bored quickly. We later found out that the tickets and Mimi got were for a suite and… Continue reading The Circus
Gillian had a cold and over the past couple of days she has had a cough too. Daddy and I were a little concerned about her cough. Daddy took the day off today to take her to the doctor. I dropped John off at school this morning. He was a little shy and drop off… Continue reading Sick day
John and Gill went up a hill 