We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want? First, they got instructions and the rules. Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. ...

Thing 1 is a fan of the New York Jets.  Fan may be too mild word.  It’s more an obsession.  Not just with the Jets, but with football in general.  I’m not sure how this came about.  We live in Northern Virginia, deep in the heart of Redskins country.  Here ...

Ever wonder what kids remember about the holidays? Here is Thing 1’s account of our Thanksgiving. He tells a nice story, full of suspense, building to the exiting finish. The transcript follows in case you can’t read his writing. And yes, it’s about football because, well, ...

Thing 1 is eight years old today. Happy Birthday!

Today as Thing 1 was leaving for the bus stop, he handed me a paper I had to sign. Mornings are a bit chaotic, trying to get Thing 1 and Thing 2 out the door for the school bus at 7:25am, while also getting the younger Things dressed and ...

It was a clear, post-hurricane Irene morning for the first day of school today. Thing 2 started first grade, riding the bus for the first time, and Thing 1 is an old pro now in second grade. SuburbanMommy made them endure the yearly ritual of hair combing, collared shirts, ...

It’s that time of year. Back to school is celebrated by parents everywhere. Today was open house where kids can meet their new teacher, find their desk, and get used to the fact that summer vacation is over. Thing 1 got comfortable in a reading chair in his second ...

A major thunderstorm tonight with thunder, lightning, and hail. Right as we were putting everyone to bed which didn’t help any.  We usually do pretty well with thunderstorms. Except for one Thing.  Can you guess which one gets scared from thunderstorms? Is it Thing 1, who breaks into ...

We’re back from our week in Corolla, NC. It was the first trip we’ve attempted as a family of six.  It was exhausting but a good experience.  For a look at one of our previous trips, see this post on why I call it a trip and not a ...

I just learned my lesson. Thing 1 had a swim-a-thon where the kids get pledges and then swim as many laps as they can. Swimming isn’t really his favorite sport, so we were pleased when he wanted to participate. The money goes children with leukemia. So ...