We are on of our very first vacation as a family of four. For the most part, it feels like a weekend at home in San Jose with the four of us hanging out together and yet, maybe as a result of it being framed as a vacation, the experience really does feel out ofContinueContinue reading “Family Vacation – Part 1”
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I became THAT mom today
A short time ago, in recent history, I was one of those moms who was quietly judging other moms/caregivers sitting by the sidelines, almost literally, of the park on 15th and Wabash in downtown Chicago. Their kids, between 3-6 years old, were playing, happily, screaming and yelling out to each other, as kids on playgroundsContinueContinue reading “I became THAT mom today”
A Day out with Thomas the Train
TJ is obsessed with Thomas and Friends but he does not care much for Thomas himself. His favorite engine is Percy. Today, we had the opportunity to go visit Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, about 45 minutes from San Jose, and enjoy a Day out with Thomas. Of course, a “day” for us with aContinueContinue reading “A Day out with Thomas the Train”
Our visit to (anywhere) – Part II – Taming my anxieties
For Part I, click here. Okay that taming part – that doesn’t always work. If I ever write an autobiography, I might call it “A work in progress” because I am never done. A personal philosophy that I hold most dear is: (this is an original quote. You will need to cite me if youContinueContinue reading “Our visit to (anywhere) – Part II – Taming my anxieties”
Our visit to (anywhere) – Part 1 – Why my anxieties ride high
I know I have written about this before but it never gets old…getting out of the house with two kids; an infant and a toddler is a pretty gargantuan task. I know it’ll get easier once Baby E gets older or maybe it gets worse as each child decides to exert independence at the mostContinueContinue reading “Our visit to (anywhere) – Part 1 – Why my anxieties ride high”
San Jose Rose White and Blue Independence Day Parade
We attended this year’s Independence Day Parade in San Jose. The event was to start at 10:00 a.m. but because we found a great parking spot toward the end of the parade, we just decided to stick around toward the back . Looked like a lot of people had found great spots because it wasContinueContinue reading “San Jose Rose White and Blue Independence Day Parade”
What’s the big deal with animal sounds? – Stories of Motherhood fails, farms, parks, and railroads
The last couple days have been eventful. On Friday, I took the kids to the local Emma Prusch Farm & Park and today, we visited the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad in Los Gatos. Along the way, I also experienced some tender moments with TJ, a ‘what’s the big deal’ ironic space, and a motherhood fail.ContinueContinue reading “What’s the big deal with animal sounds? – Stories of Motherhood fails, farms, parks, and railroads”
My Top 2 Pet Peeves at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
This post is specific to my most recent visit to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Alternatively, this post could also have been titled, “Things I notice now that I have two kids and need to maneuver a stroller and a walking toddler”. First of all, being from Chicago (okay, not technically, but becauseContinueContinue reading “My Top 2 Pet Peeves at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose”
Around town with my crew – my kids
After that first tentative visit to Lowe’s that I had blogged about some time back, I have become quite the up-and-about towner, towing my kids along for the ride. We went to Costco yesterday and to the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo today. First, I’ll write about our adventure and then, I’ll write aboutContinueContinue reading “Around town with my crew – my kids”
Day 8: Winnemucca, NV – Sacramento, CA
Finally touched California soil today! Photo Credit: Gypsy Journal. Click on the image to go to the blog. Winnemucca is such a small town that there really is nothing to do. The lady at the hotel’s reception almost seemed apologetic when she said, “All we have is a Wal-Mart” like that is something to bragContinueContinue reading “Day 8: Winnemucca, NV – Sacramento, CA”
Day 7: Salt Lake City, Utah – Winnemucca, Nevada
We had another slightly restless night last night but then we all slept in. By the time J woke us up it was 7:30 am, Mountain Time. After freshening up, we stepped downstairs to have our Hampton Inn complimentary breakfast, which was nothing to write about. Thankfully, all these hotels have oatmeal so I justContinueContinue reading “Day 7: Salt Lake City, Utah – Winnemucca, Nevada”
Day 6: Rock Springs, WY – Salt Lake City, Utah
Our hotel in Rock Springs, ‘My Place’, was a bare bones brand new hotel that believed in reserving “frivolous” amenities like free breakfast in favor of kitchenettes in every room with which we were fine. We bought a loaf of bread at the local Wal-Mart and we had carried some leftover peanut butter and jamContinueContinue reading “Day 6: Rock Springs, WY – Salt Lake City, Utah”