“There is no city on Earth quite like Charleston…Wandering through its streets can be dreamlike and otherworldly, its alleyways and shortcuts both fragrant and mysterious, yet as haunted as time turned in on itself.” -Pat Conroy Heading home after a fun visit to the Holy City. This was the first time we’ve taken the girls… Read More
“When I wake up in the morning And the ‘larm gives out a warning I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time By the time I grab my books And I give myself a look I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by It’s alright ’cause I’m saved by… Read More
“One two three four, tell me that you love me more” ~Feist Four is the magic number these days with both girls reaching new age milestones – four years and four months respectively. Just as each stage of child development is different so is each stage of parenting. For the first few newborn months, survival… Read More
“Oh it’s a jolly holiday with Mary Mary makes your ‘eart so light! When the day is gray and ordianry Mary makes the sun shine bright! Oh, ‘appiness is bloomin’ all around ‘er The daffodils are smilin’ at the dove When Mary ‘olds your ‘and You feel so grand Your ‘eart starts beatin’ like A… Read More
I wonder what you’re doing right now, And if everyone is treating you kind. I hope there is a special person, A nice friend that you can find. I wonder if the teacher knows Just how special you are to me. And if the brightness of your heart is something she can see. I wonder… Read More
When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman With school starting for our big girl this week it feels as though summer is drifting away (although the oppressive heat would indicate otherwise). There were a few items on her “summer bucket list” still to be checked… Read More
“Fall is here, hear the yell Back to school, ring the bell Brand new shoes, walking blues, Climb the fence, books and pens, I can tell that we are gonna be friends” -Jack White We are in the two week countdown until pre-kindergarten begins, and while I’m a little in disbelief that my baby will… Read More
“Summertime and the living is easy…” -Ira Gershwin There is something about the extreme South Carolina heat that seems to slow down the pace of life during the dog days of summer. I’m not complaining a bit as we are still adjusting to life with a two month old. Big sister, however, is still full… Read More
“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!” -Nat King Cole Summer is in full swing, and our family is gearing up for our first trip to the beach with baby sister in tow. To prepare, I’ve added some vacation items from Amazon to our suitcase for everyone in the family. You can shop… Read More
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” -Pam Brown Today Eloise asked me which holiday is coming up next, and I explained that it would be Father’s Day next weekend and a chance to celebrate Daddy. Her eyes lit up instantly- and I knew what she… Read More