Today was Hippo’s first day back at school about 3 weeks after his friends. Because Hippo started at a new school. That’s right, Hippo has started the 3rd grade at a brand new school where he knows no one and the schedule is completely different. I think I was more of a mess than he […]
With Thanksgiving coming up, we usually try and take this time to reflect on all the amazing things in our life. But recently I’ve been thinking and thinking and thinking some more. It wasn’t necessarily sparked by the season of giving, I’ve just been inside of my head. Thinking. Mostly about my life as a […]
I recognize that my little bundle of nerd, is an exception when it comes to understanding and loving politics, history & government before it is required by state law. I also recognize that though he is active in his political education, there a lot of things that just fly over his head. I mean…he’s 6. […]
Day 2 in Philadelphia was the actual convention. For the first day we pretty much rested at our hotel. Which was great because they have a great restaurant and outdoor patio area. Plus, apparently this place is filled to the brim with Pokemon. So, if you’re traveling with the kids to Philadelphia, want something out […]
Apparently for months now, there has been a little boy terrorizing the kindergarten yard. Let’s call him, Jack. Jack is not in the same class as Hippo, but he does his dirty bidding at snack & lunch recess. He has punched and kicked most of the kids in kindergarten, and teases the rest. One of […]
There is nothing like the classics. In a world of iPads, Kinect-ified 4D video games and interactive everything it’s kind of hard to get the kids to enjoy some good ol’ fashioned, undistracted family fun. No one ever wants to go anywhere. And when they do, they are on their phones or tablets have their […]
