If I had a nickel for every time I heard, “Jack do it all by himself,” I could quit my day job. Like any typical 2 year old, my son wants to do everything with no help. As you can imagine I spend a lot of time cleaning up after the mess he makes. Finally, … Read more
With two young daughters, sometimes going out and enjoying a nice meal together can be challenging. There are long wait times, “different” foods, and little entertainment for kids. We expect them to sit quietly and use their manners for well over an hour on some occasions which admittedly can be difficult for any child (even … Read more
Our boys in Black and Gold play this Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers and the whole City is gearing up for some infamous parties! Here in New Orleans, the centerpiece of our parties isn’t the football….it’s the food! One of the staples in our repertoire was given to me by one of my … Read more
Beyond teaching my children the basics like saying please and thank you, not talking with their mouth full, and cleaning up their messes, I try to squeeze in important facts about the world we live in. One of the things the kids need to know about is how important it is to protect and care for … Read more
My daughter Emily’s first sentence was at the tender age of 15 months…..and it was, “More chocolate, Momma!” After getting a Hershey’s kiss from a clerk at our local post office, all she knew was that she wanted MORE of that goodness! We all love chocolate in this house and when we want it, we … Read more
Shopping for children’s dress clothes and accessories is not always the easiest thing to do. It is so hard because most of the stores carry the same clothes which means you go to a party and three children are wearing the same outfit. I always like my little one to stand out in something cute … Read more