*We received lessons and a pool party in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Goldfish Swim School Swimming is such an important skill. Not only is it a safety tool, but it is a great way for kids to have fun and get exercise at the same time. When I heard about Goldfish Swim School opening in our area, I was really excited to check it out. All three of … [Read more...]
Gratitude List: Focus on the Good
Gratitude List With the mass amounts of rain and clouds this week, I was in a bit of a funk. I even shared an old post on Facebook talking about it. That's when a friend of mine recommended writing out a list of things you are grateful for. I thought a gratitude list sounded like the perfect solution for this blah week. I'm definitely a list maker. While I write out my … [Read more...]
No Yelling Challenge: Changing Bad Behavior
Yelling Before I became a parent, I was a relatively calm person. Sure, I had my moments, but I've never yelled so much in my life until having children. Now, if I can make it through the day...heck, if I can make it through a couple of hours without yelling, it's a miracle. If you've read this blog before, you know I've wrestled with Mom Guilt over the yelling. I try so … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Safety
We've been in our current house for about three years. We moved out of the city for a good school system, cheaper property taxes, and to have a yard for the kids to play in. We also were looking for a neighborhood where we could meet other families and, of course, feel safe. We thought we found the perfect place, then there were a bunch of break-ins. No one was hurt, but it … [Read more...]
Swimming and Summer Safety
My oldest had his last swimming lesson on Friday. We all got to go and watch, then go to the pool play area after. It was FINALLY hot and sunny, which made for a great swim lesson, but made for very irritated twins that were just watching for a half hour. So, after watch my little swimmer jump off the diving board for the first time, I had to take the twins to get in the … [Read more...]
