My kids are young, at ages 8, 6, and 3. Excuse me, ages 8 AND A HALF, 6 I'LL BE 7 IN MAY, and 3 MY BIRFDAY IS SO SOON! The idea of Valentine's Day is lost on them. It's too much pink if you ask my son, and too much sugar if you ask me. There is nothing connected to the day except for parties ... » Learn More about “What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
My 6-year-old is a sweet kid. She's very people-y and can read your mood with a single glance at your face. She's kind and snugly and wants nothing more than for everyone to get along. She's also a major space cadet who wears her heart on her sleeve then wipes her chocolate milk mustache on it. My ... » Learn More about Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Last week, my 8-year-old son lost another tooth. My husband, affectionately and appropriately referred to as #HusbandWTF on social media, put the kid to bed that night with nary a reminder of said lost tooth. I didn't add it to my to-do list either, therefore IT DID NOT EXIST, and naturally I forgot ... » Learn More about Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Go ahead, flip your calendar to my favorite month of the year! TOMORROW IS DECEMBER! My family wants to start our annual Christmas Countdown by giving you a gift. If you're a local pal, you're familiar with Kennywood, our community's beloved amusement park since 1899. This time of the year, the park ... » Learn More about Holiday Lights at Kennywood
Christmas Countdown
It's early but I don't care: let's talk about Christmas!! Each December, #HusbandWTF and I celebrate each day leading up to the 25th with a fun Christmas Countdown for the kids. Some days we go big: visiting new places, experiencing new things. Other days are simple and we opt for popcorn on the ... » Learn More about Christmas Countdown