Kid comes in the door after school today. Kid: Hi, Mom. Me: Hi. Kid: Do you have someone over? Me: No. Kid: But you're wearing flip-flops. Me: So? Kid: And you're...dressed. The bar is low, people. Very low. … [Read more...]
Bike Back to School – Totally Do-able in Agoura Hills
My kids ride their bikes to school, and it's the most wonderful thing. On days when they don't have an after-school activity, they burst in the front door around 2:45 PM, yelling "Hi, Mom!" (or fighting with each other, more likely). I don't have to rush out the door to get them … [Read more...]
Free Movie Nights at The Lakes
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks will be hosting two summer movie nights in the park. Grass seating is available, and limited blankets will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy dinner and a movie! Hot dog and root beer combo $4.99 special available at Lassens. Moviegoers may also enjoy … [Read more...]
Summer, Day 1
Phineas and Ferb lied. There are only 62 days in my kids' summer vacation as opposed to their 104. Still, it's a long time and many days to fill. We have already planned a camping trip, a Vegas road trip, and our typical 3 weeks in Connecticut to visit family. Yesterday was … [Read more...]
Our Christmas Vacation (by 7-year-old Brady)
Brady had to write a story about his life for school. It didn't have to be very long, maybe 5-10 sentences. Normally he loathes even that short length, but for some reason this time he got on a roll. He would not be stopped until the story was fully told. He gave me permission to … [Read more...]