Paper Stacks – To Save or Not To Save

There are still 6-1/2 weeks until the first trimester ends for Princess Nagger’s 3rd grade class (less than 1/3 of the way into the school year).  The pile’o’papers of her schoolwork is already growing at a maniacal rate.  I have … Continue reading

Smelly House… Or Not?

I have a keen sense of smell.  Hubby’s the one with the bionic hearing, I’m the one with the bionic nose.  I think I’d rather have bionic hearing.  There are just some things you don’t want to smell. I’ve always … Continue reading

Angry Bird and McQueen Together at Halloween

Halloween is just over 7 weeks away.  Sure, it seems like there’s plenty of time to plan costumes for the kidlets, but on the other hand, if you’re like me and tend to procrastinate, you (meaning I) might miss out … Continue reading

School Lunch – What Are You Packing?

School’s in session, Princess Nagger is on Day 3 of her 3rd grade year.  Amazingly enough she hasn’t been as resistant to getting up and getting ready for school like she has in years past – having some familiar friends … Continue reading

Boys are Different – Bedtime Routines

When Princess Nagger was a baby, our nightly routine was rocking in the glider rocker in her room reading bedtime stories until she fell asleep – sleep usually happened halfway through the first story.   I would then gently lay her … Continue reading