Painting, Planning and Parenting

Blogging may be a bit light until Sunday. But never fear, this means there are some super fun things coming on the blog! Reason #1: 50 2nd grade boxes need to be painted, touched up and finished for the big school gala (shout out to the army that helped!) Reason #2: Aww yeah. There’s a…

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First Day of School 2012!

Oh my gracious. I have a middle schooler, a kindergartener and two in between at school this year. People must be saying, “Oh, I guess she started having kids at 13.” Over at Austin Catholic New Media, I share 5 things every Catholic family should do this first week back. Give it a read if…

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Last Day of School – YIPPEE!!!

There is something glorious and awesome and freeing about the last day of school.  Too bad mine involved a spilled vanilla DP and a bathroom accident.  But more on that later. The kids floated out the door in “free dress” (aka non-uniform day) to a day full of gifts, parties and friends.  Clare and I made cookies…

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Field Day, Field Trips

As we wind down the school year – for those of you that are already out, zip it – I wanted to post a few quick pics from some field trips and the infamous Field Day. Scott was able to attend both field trips with John Paul and Anna-Laura since I went on the big one last…

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Top Ten: Teacher Gift Ideas

If you’re like me, the end of the school year crazy almost makes you want to drink a nightly margarita.  It is that fun.  Quick, let’s finish that time capsule box.  Go to that PK graduation.  Take that class picture.  Attend that dance recital/music recital/sporting tournament/etc.  Oh, and don’t forget the teacher gift. For the…

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