Henry Goes to the Beach
July 23, 2014Every summer for over twenty years I have gone “Up North” to Harbor Springs, Michigan. Spending summers there is something I am very grateful for. I’ve made new friends over the years, catch up with old friends, experience new things, and, in most recent years, spend extended time with my family. This experience has become Read more (…)
Taking a Break from Wedding Planning
July 14, 2014My daughter’s wedding is a month away; most of the planning is complete and we are just waiting on the response cards that are past due. So I felt this was my last chance to escape for a few days before the hustle and bustle of the wedding to hang with friends. Finding a dress for the rehearsal Read more (…)
A Weekend Away
May 7, 2014Before I was a mother, I couldn’t understand friends’ hesitation at leaving their kids for a weekend. I thought, “Can’t their other parent watch them?” “Won’t it be good to have a break?” “It’s just one weekend!” As with most parenting subjects, I was clueless. Now, I understand. I just made my first solo trip Read more (…)
Henry in Hawaii
January 8, 2014When your parents offer to take you to Maui, you don’t turn it down, even if it you have to travel all that way with a very energetic 14-month old! Bob and I thought long and hard about how we were going to keep Henry happy, comfortable, and entertained for a 15 hour travel day. Read more (…)
Summer Vacation (Post-Baby)
July 31, 2013The two words teachers love the most are “Summer Vacation.” In fact, one of the reasons that I became a teacher was so I could enjoy two months of vacation from work. Every summer for the past 18 years I have gone to Harbor Springs, Michigan and had the best time. I could sleep in Read more (…)
Vacation Crashers
July 29, 2013My husband and I are referring to ourselves as “vacation crashers” as we just left one daughter’s family in Cape Cod and are about to join another in DC. We are accompanying her to the Chesapeake Bay Hilton resort for a business retreat. As teachers we surely never had such an opportunity before. The resort was Read more (…)
Cruisin’ to the Cape
July 22, 2013On the road again, but this time not to babysit, we were the grandparents along for the family vacation ride. Growing up, my grandparents always were with us for family events including vacations and I loved having them along. They were the patience that counteracted my high strung father. This 14 hour trip was dotted Read more (…)
Diaper Diaries Week 6
April 8, 2013‘Twas the night before Easter and all through our house Every relative was stirring, hopefully not a mouse The baskets were all hidden around with great care In hopes that the Easter bunny would soon be there The children were nestled all snug in their cribs, others on couches and blow-up beds While visions of breakfast and Read more (…)
Vacationing with a Toddler
March 20, 2013After a long basketball season as a wife and daughter of a Coach, we decided to take a little vacation to Florida to reconnect as a family. Avery, who just turned 2, is now old enough where we can build excitement. We told her for weeks that we were going to Florida on an airplane Read more (…)
Leaving On a Jet Plane
February 7, 2013Dear Ask a Sitter, I am starting to worry because Spring Break is so soon and we are heading off to our family vacation. And I haven’t gotten my sitter prepared for our trip and my brain is fried after figuring everything out regarding the kids, my husband, and the dog! Do you have a Read more (…)
Spring Break is Just Around the Corner!
February 1, 2013Dear Ask a Sitter: I am freaking out because Spring Break is around the corner and we have a family vacation booked. Do I really need a sitter? Won’t that detract from family time? If I do need one, when should I book one? Best, Dying for some fun in the sun Dear Read more (…)
Kids + Relaxation=The Beloved
January 4, 2012Confusedon matching kids + relaxation? The cureis TheBeloved in Playa Mujeres, Mexico. This placeis parent’s paradise meets kids playground. I have been to many family resortsin my years of babysitting and The Beloved joins the big leagues in my holidayhandbook. As you know I’m not yet a mommy, but many of you parents can relateon Read more (…)
TGIF!
July 1, 2011We hope everyone is ready for an amazing 4th of July! Lucky L’il Darlings has put together our own little list of the Top 5 Family Fun things to do this holiday. 1. Have some fun in the sun! Sagg Main Beach in Sagaponack in the Hamptons is perfect place to spend the day with Read more (…)