My two boys LIVE for a scavenger hunt. We headed downtown (with a friend and her daughter) for a little afternoon fun. My creative friend made DIY clipboards using cardboard from a diaper box and binder clips and each kid...
Being a first-time mom, I wasn’t entirely sure how to introduce the essential ABCs, colors, numbers, and shapes to my son. At the time my husband and I didn’t have cable television subscription and relied heavily on HULU, Netflix,...
Dear little one,
I’ll be honest, I was really looking forward to your final year of preschool. This was supposed to be a transition year for you between preschool and Kindergarten. Your final year before “big kid” school. And honestly,...
“They won’t play with me, Mommy. I’m not part of their club. They say I’m not a princess and only princesses can be in The Princess Club.”
Her eyes were filled with tears. After a little probing, I found out...
This morning I woke up already crabby about the day. I have work to do, a paper for my graduate program that I don’t want to write, and two little boys to keep entertained all day. I flat out...
I'm hoping other moms will be able to relate to an internal struggle I've been having as I attempt to parent my almost-three-year-old son with honesty and integrity.
I don't know the proper names of construction trucks.
When my son first...
I’m going to be selfish for a bit and say, this is not how I planned for my daughter’s last semester of Pre-K to go! Since most of her friends will be going to elementary schools in and around...
Reading is a daily occurrence in the Kilian household. From the moment my son could hold open his eyes I was reading books to him or around him! I have this vision of us quietly sitting on the porch...
With the school year back in full swing, we're back to the days of major multitasking in my house. Homeschooling is HARD, especially with a three-year-old and an eight-month-old in the mix! Keeping my preschooler entertained while I am...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA, HAPPY BIRTH . . ."
"Mom, hush!"
*Insert shocked face*
With the new age of five comes lots and lots of sass. Now, my daughter, Audrey, has always been a sassy one. Anyone who knows my husband and...
Your Guide To Charleston
A Guide to Charleston Area Splash Pads & Waterparks
When it gets hot and humid in Charleston, spending time in the water is a must! There are so many great splash pads and...
