Apr 6, 2009

When Diaper Meets Washing Machine

In case you have ever wondered what happens, I will share. It sure isn’t pretty. In fact it is downright bizarre. Before I get any further ahead of myself, let me back up a minute here and fill ...
Apr 2, 2009

The Children’s Museum, New & Improved

Have you been to the Children’s Museum (CMoR) lately? Don’t just push that stroller there – run like the dust bunnies under your bed have conglomerated into one massive ball and are ...
Apr 2, 2009

24 Hours With Reggie

It was Sam’s first sleepover — sort of.   Yesterday we got to bring Reggie home with us from school!  And you ask, “Who the heck is Reggie?,” right?  He is Sam’s class...
Mar 31, 2009

Falling Into Facebook

I have finally given in to the Facebook fanfare, face first.  I had been refraining for at least the past year and not because I thought I wouldn’t like it.  In fact, it is the exact opposite ...
Mar 15, 2009

Off to the Great Wolf Lodge!

Insert spooky howling sounds here.  Ah-ooooooooo! The whole Mc-Family finally got to the Great Wolf Lodge this weekend to experience the legendary waterpark there once and for all.  I had a major ha...
Mar 6, 2009

What? No School AGAIN?

Say it isn’t so, send me to the funny farm, or send me Supernanny!  Heck, while you’re at it, I’d like all three STAT — please.  I guess if I am trying to teach good manners,...
Mar 3, 2009

Let It Snow!

Walking in a winter wonderland! No snow here all winter and then, just when we thought winter was coming to a gentle close, we get a powerhouse on the the 1st of March.  About nine inches, right?  F...
Feb 24, 2009

Discovering the Science Museum

Today Sam and I set out for our first trip to the Science Museum, thanks to free tickets from our trusty neighbor, Ted.  Thanks, Ted! The building itself is just gorgeous and teeming with history.  ...
Feb 24, 2009

Ode to Chick Fil-A

Ah, life would not be the same without Chick “Delay” as Sam and I affectionately call it.  This nickname is a progression from when he used to just call it plain ole “Chick,” ...
Feb 22, 2009

The Circus!

It was a first for all three of us, a quick first might I add. We set out for the circus on Friday afternoon for the 3:30 show, armed with some $10 tickets I got through the Times-Dispatch.  (Thanks ...