I remember sitting in Social Studies class learning about the Presidents of the United States. I was so bored. I looked at the picture my teacher was showing and thought, “I can’t really relate to any of these old white haired men”. The only President I felt a remote connection with was a young, charismatic JFK. Other than his biography,… Read more →
My Facebook and Instagram have been inundated with endless cap and gown graduation pics. No, not high school graduation, but PRESCHOOL commencement. Caps, gowns, cakes, certificates, graduation favors, professionally planned celebrations…the whole shebang. I hate to be Debbie Downer, but am I the only who doesn’t feel the weight of the world hinging on a PreK celebration? B had a… Read more →
I’m a soccer mom. I watch soccer, I played soccer, my kids play soccer. Now, I can add soccer coach to my mommy resume. After 2 soccer seasons of coaching, I declared my retirement from the game. However, B’s desire to play has called me back out to the pitch. They say third time is a charm so I’m looking… Read more →
Happy Birthday America!!! Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, a great reason to fly the American flag and sing the Star Spangled Banner. Here is one of my favorite… Read more →
I was SO excited my boys would be together for the first time in school. Mo in 4th grade and B starting kindergarten. I felt pretty good with B having big bro on campus. Also, he had an amazing preschool experience which armed him with confidence, social skills, and problem solving abilities. However, it’s a natural mom instinct to worry… Read more →
When I think of museums I visualize snooty old people drinking Evian with their pinky out wearing Derby hats. Clearly I was traumatized as a child. After living in LA for 14 years I finally was dragged by a friend decided to step out of my comfort zone and venture somewhere new with B. I will admit when OOMF said… Read more →
Move over Scott Disik, there’s a new style icon on the rise. Five year old Alonso Mateo is taking the Instagram world by storm. Clad in Gucci, Dior, AllSaints, Alexander Wang, and Tom Ford this preschooler has a following of over 29,000 Instagram followers and 5 fan pages. His IG selfies rival a GQ spread. While most 5 year old… Read more →
Wow! Another year definitely went by fast. Bye bye toddler…hello big boy underwear. Can’t believe my Lil Angel is 5 years old now. B is a such a great kid. He’s a silent leader with the purest heart. He loves pirates, trucks, tattoos, and food. He’s a great sleeper and has always been independent. You can’t help but to smile… Read more →
As a parent you know your kids are gonna have moments that shock you. It’s a child’s job, right? When the moment arises though I don’t think we can ever be prepared. Imagine the horror I felt when I walked out of the bathroom to this: I look over at B and see this: This is how he looked just… Read more →
Warm weather is here! I love taking advantage of the California sun. Long days by the pool with the boys is the best. On our trip to Hawaii B loved hanging out in the pool and wading in the ocean waves, but he wouldn’t swim. It’s not that he COULDN’T swim, he had swimming lessons 2 summers ago. He had lost… Read more →