Every time we fly, I learn something new for the next flight. Sometimes I think I’m booking our flight at the perfect time so that we won’t have the dreaded screaming babies. Another time it’s figuring out the perfect ratio of toys to snacks to pack. Each time is a learning experience for the next and no flight will go as smoothly as I hope. We have flown a total of five round trips with everything from an infant to a toddler. We even flew from Dallas all the way to Seattle once on a non-stop ...
Archives for December 2018
Family Winter Traditions
Each season brings something special. In Texas, the seasons can change every day and you never know what you’re going to get. We had weather in the 20s back in October and November, then Christmas day was in the 60s. But regardless of what the weather is like, you can always do things to make the season feel special. I am all about traditions. Something about the consistency, the knowing that we will have certain activities that we do every year, no matter what, brings me peace. It’s probably ...
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
I’m a self-proclaimed night owl. Even when I was young, I remember debating with my parents about extending my bedtime past 9 PM because I just wasn’t tired yet and wanted to keep reading. I remember nights in high school and college where I stayed awake all night reading books. Not because I had to for class, but because I just wasn’t tired enough to put them down. Even to this day, I do the majority of writing for this blog at 2 and 3 AM. To be honest, it’s probably why I need so much caffeine ...
Cotton Ball Christmas Trees
I love this time of year. I love the carols that are being played in every store. I love the lights that don every house. I love shopping for those I love and trying to find the perfect gift. I love decorating the tree and watching Christmas movies. I especially love the extra warmth and excitement I feel when I walk into church and it’s the building itself is vibrating in expectation of the birth of Jesus Christ. I do a lot of crafts with my children. Some weeks, it seems like every other day ...
Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Preschoolers
Every year I struggle trying to come up with stocking stuffer ideas. The big gifts, that’s fairly easy - especially once they are old enough to tell me what they want or have really enjoyed playing with a particular toy at their friend’s house. But stocking stuffers? What do I get a child that is small enough for their stocking and yet will still excite them when they pull it out? So here is a list of my 10 favorite stocking stuffers for preschoolers! Need help with stocking stuffers for ...
Favorite Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
Every year I struggle trying to come up with stocking stuffer ideas. The big gifts, that’s fairly easy - especially once they are old enough to tell me what they want or have really enjoyed playing with a particular toy at their friend’s house. But stocking stuffers? What do I get a child that is small enough for their stocking and yet will still excite them when they pull it out? So here is a list of my 10 favorite stocking stuffers for toddlers! Need help with stocking stuffers for babies or ...