Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
“What is this?” my daughter asked one morning. I was making tea, packing school lunches and listening to My Shot from Hamilton: The Musical. I explained that it was a from a musical about Alexander Hamilton. “Who?” she asked. To be fair that’s what most …
The garden seems like the perfect place to start when you are thrown into homeschooling in early Spring. My kids, like millions of other kids, were sent home from school on a Friday in mid-March with no real return date in sight. Admittedly, I have …
Quarantine Schooling was thrust upon us on Friday afternoon, March 20. I don’t think anyone felt prepared. The teachers. The kids. The parents. The next week was kind of a mess. Big emotions for all of us. An assortment of random assignments and computer sites …
If you visit our home, our family travel memories are all around you. Photos are blown up on the walls. Albums from recent family travels are in baskets close to the couch. There are posters of our favorite places down the hall. We love going …
Fishing with kids is one of those childhood musts to me. It’s an experience, yes. It’s also a way to learn about habitats and animals and patience and other life skills. I feel like I should put the disclaimer on here that I don’t even …
When we left the fire station it was clear our twins were fascinated. They chatted all the way home and all afternoon about what we had seen and done. They were running around the house putting out imaginary fires and asking me questions about fire trucks. It …
New York City is one of the most exciting places to visit for Thanksgiving. You get the city at it’s best. The Macy’s Parade. Colorful Fall leaves (if you’re lucky). A peek at the Christmas season splendor. With so many options though, what do you …
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be truthfully one of the least child friendly events in New York City. But wait, you’re thinking! There are balloons and floats and confetti and bands and clowns! How can that not be child friendly. I’m with you there …
When I think of a Children’s Museum the same things usually come to mind. A pretend play area. Maybe an art area. A pretend store. Usually some sort of water play. The New Children’s Museum will have you questioning all of those assumptions. The New …
I am pulse racing, heart thumping, sweaty palms terrified of heights. Despite this I have found myself in the tallest building in Milwaukee, the original World Trade Center Towers, peering from the crown of the Statue of Liberty and most recently the One World Trade …