Friday was the last day of Camp Lieb and even though we had a lot of fun I’m exhausted. The extra special activities meant extra excited children which meant more meltdowns, less sleep and general exhaustion. Ninja day was highly anticipated and the kids were very excited about being ninjas all day. We started the…
Well, our plans were totally thrown out the window when we spent all morning inside hiding from the severe thunderstorms. We had a lot of outdoor activities lined up but the weather wasn’t agreeable. So instead of water tables and pool time we had indoor fun. While it poured outside we got caught up on…
Summer’s here, and while traditional camps might be booked or pricey, you can create a week of unforgettable adventures right in your own backyard (or living room!). We’re talking themed days, crafts, games, and memories Tomorrow will be the start of our weekly long At Home Summer Camp, Camp Lieb. I’ve carefully planned out fun…
This week the boys and I picked up a Passport to Raleigh Parks. It’s a fun program our local parks and recreation department has put together to encourage people to visit more local parks. How to participate in the Passport to Raleigh Parks program: We started our park tour at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve….
Simon has been slowing showing interest in using the potty. We haven’t fully committed to potty training just yet but I’m trying to let him discover potty training on his own. He’s usually pretty interested in using the potty but he’s completely uninterested in wearing underwear. Eventually he’ll come around. Today he decided he needed…
This week the 2 older boys have been spending their evenings at VBS. It’s been a fun little break from our usual routine of swim meets, dinner drama, neighborhood walks and evening meltdowns. Joe and I have been taking full advantage of 2 fewer kids. The other night we took the 2 littlest boys out…
I’ve been slowly introducing multiplication to Jude in anticipation for this upcoming school year. We’ve learned skip counting and have discussed the concept of multiplication but we have only briefly touched on learning our multiplication tables. I had a hard time memorizing my multiplication tables so I’m working diligently with Jude so he easily learn…
Recently, Joe and Jude went to an advanced screening of Disney Pixar’s new film, Inside Out. Joe’s Review Inside Out could quite possibly be the best movie that Pixar has ever done. it’s funny and sad and heartwarming, and it doesn’t speak down to the children in the audience. It is the most high-concept film…
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