The Box Travels With Us

This time last week we were preparing to go on vacation, to spend Thanksgiving with family in New Jersey. And that got me thinking about my box which, in reality, is a series of boxes. With all the gear that we have to pack to keep the Boss occupied while on the road we have … Continue reading →

Side of Patience, Please

Gretchen has pushed back. If you have been following my Facebook page you’ve seen that I have given right back to her. She yells, whines, and cries and then carries on even when you tell her to stop. Time outs aren’t working (but she’s getting better — even put herself in time out last week … Continue reading →

The Locked Diary

Her long, delicate fingers, clutched the newly purchased diary. Gretchen has a new treasure — and it locks her secrets away. Books are wonderful things. Stories can take you up and away, help you explore new worlds, learn about mammals, open up endless possibilities. An open book is truly a treasure on another level. And … Continue reading →

It’s Hard to be a Sibling

Sometimes it’s hard to be a kid. Sometimes it’s very hard to be a sibling. Being a sibling to someone with special needs? Very difficult. Sometimes the ones you least expect to feel bad do. Sometimes your child surprises you. Last week, while the girls were taking there Kids on Camera class at the Oneida … Continue reading →

My Daughter Showed Me to Slow Down

Yet another chaotic weekend, one that never, ever seems to last long enough (as confirmed by Miss Olena), gave way to yet another crazy Monday morning. Our mornings are not for the weak… From the moment our feet hit the floor, it’s get ready, get dressed, get the kids up, keep the kids in line, … Continue reading →

#WordlessWednesday #Bath

Bath time is important, especially on nights like tonight… the three-day-time-change-bomb seemed to hit right after dinner when I couldn’t figure out what Theo wanted and the Boss, well, couldn’t seem to figure out what he wanted. Good news is he did better, and he enjoyed a bath. And now he’s in bed. Hopefully for … Continue reading →

OH, WHO invited You?! GO AWAY!

It’s picture sharing time. I shared my gorgeous triplets’ third grade photos today on social media because, duh, that’s what moms do. In case you missed it, here it is again: Gretchen, Theo (The Boss) and Olena. These kiddos are all unique and all have had their share of struggles. I would move mountains for … Continue reading →