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There are some famous tea parties out there. The Boston Tea Party. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. All valid in their own way. But then, there are our tea parties. And they have their own themes and uses. This one was the Track Break’s Almost Over and We’re Killing Some Time So Let’s Have A […]
posted in: Books, Creative Outbursts, Family, Harry Potter, Things We Do, Twilight
Alex was dying to enter the Science Fair again this year, especially since he met with some success last year. But, it was a struggle to get anything done this time. Because Alex is Off Track, we had trouble just getting the materials we needed from his school and in our overscheduled life, it was […]
posted in: Creative Outbursts, Family, Things We Do
As every parent of an elementary scholar knows…the 100th Day of Kindergarten is a Big Deal. I mean it’s the countdown to end all countdowns when you are part of it. And of course, Kata, our resident Kindergartner is in the Thick of It as usual. So with the hundredth day upon us, last week, […]
posted in: Creative Outbursts, Family, Milestones
Alex and I got to experience a Mother-Son Date when we stepped out to see “Coraline”. If you haven’t seen it yet, seriously, run to the theater, quickly. The 3D animation is so subtle, the artistry is truly magnificent and the story line is hauntingly accurate. Besides in two weeks, it will be replaced by […]
posted in: Balance, Creative Outbursts, Things We Do
Alex and I have been busy reading through the Harry Potter series. It’s my second time through the books and his first. And I have to admit that sharing it with him has made them even better. Hard to believe, I know, but oh so true. We just finished my personal favorite – Goblet of […]
posted in: Books, Creative Outbursts, Family, Things We Do
It all started for us the Day Before Halloween. We had three parties to go to that day. The first was Bella’s Preschool Party. See how thrilled she was to be there in her Princess Aurora outfit?? Kata was dressed up as Alice in Wonderland, complete with required white tights, black mary janes and a […]
posted in: Creative Outbursts, Family, Holidays
On Sunday, we were treated by our fabulous dentists, Dentistry for Kids, to an afternoon at Art On Earth – an art studio just for kids. The minute I walked in, I felt at home. Colors. Clutter. Things to Squish and Smear. Oh yeah. And the best part? For this Type A Mama?? It’s not […]