Kids have so much energy. If we adults could find a way to have as much energy as our kids, we would gladly take it! There are so many benefits in keeping kids active. It improves their overall health and well being, helps them focus on their studies and helps them sleep better at night! If you are looking for new ways to keep your … [Read more...]
From The Mouths of Kids
Kids say the funniest things. I try to write down as many as I can. Lately, Xayden has had the most gems. Me: "Grayson, you know you are not supposed to open the front door without a grown-up." A few minutes later: Xayden: "Mamaaaaa! Grayson is instigating. He told me to open the … [Read more...]
When We Argue in Front of Our Kids-Let it Go
In our home with four 4 year-old children, there are a lot of arguments over toys and who said what that results in hurt feelings. This can be accompanied by crying or whining and is usually over something very minor. Recently, I started to stand between the arguing parties and belt out, "Let it Go" from Frozen. This usually … [Read more...]
All we wanted for Christmas-an end to our Food Borne Illness!
It was a busy day, so we decided to take it easy and order fast food a few weeks before Christmas. There are not many vegetarian options, but we have a few places that that we enjoy from time to time. The last time we ordered food from this restaurant we all fell ill. That was a while ago and I assumed the illness and … [Read more...]
Funny Things Kids Say!
We enjoy all of the funny things the Sugar Snaps say. I try to write as many down as I can to capture these moments in time. Here are their latest musings. Capri- "I miss Grandma and Grandpa." Me- "Me too. But, we're going to see them for Christmas." Capri- "We did not see them on Thanksgiving." Me- "Yes. That … [Read more...]