Articles tagged with: kids
Spring brings long list of fun activities
Should we go for a hike at Boyce Arborteum or head to free jazz performances in Gilbert this weekend?
I keep reading about lots of activities I’d like to take the children to in the next …
Halloween decorations add fun to the season
There are spiders all over my living room, and my kitchen, and outside to greet guests.
Yes, Halloween is just around the corner.
My kids love to decorate the house. I do too, though I’m not always …
Teachers keep last days of school cool
My kids keep coming home with facts about Egypt, segregation, inventions and more.
And there’s seriously only days left of the semester.
I don’t know how they did it, but the kids’ teachers have crammed a lot …
Diving into new activities
We’re taking a dive into a new sport this summer at the Reese house.
Literally, diving.
My 7-year-old daughter has decided to try the diving team through the local parks and recreation department rather than join her …
Conversation with my daughter: jobs, school and clothes
While my 9-year-old son was getting help with math (from our favorite friend and tutor), I got the chance to spend an hour with my two girls.
What a conversation.
My 7-year-old started with “We had J.A. …
Before your week starts, what does your prep work look like?
What does your Sunday week-starting prep look like?
Mine started Sunday after church as the kids and I went through their backpacks, looking at any papers I missed last week, doing homework, and having my husband …
Remember when errands meant just sitting in the car
The kids and I had big plans Monday when they were out of school. We had our annual MLK Day lunch and playdate with friends, an afternoon at Bounce U and gymnastics in the evening.
My …
Holiday illness knocks us down, but not out
I feel like I’ve lived in the “Twilight Zone” for the past week.Eight days ago, my youngest was sick with a cold, pink eye and the tummy bug. Before Thanksgiving, four of five members of …
Driving back to school, again, and again, and again
It’s a trend, apparently.
For the second time in a week, I’ve dropped the kids off at school only to have to return within the hour.
Last week was the best excuse: I had to bring SHOES …
Chores: Do you take a break during vacation?
Monday was the first day of fall break. All three of my kids were home. I surprised the big kids (6 and 9) in the morning with the following greeting: “After breakfast, it’s time to …
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