Make sure you soak in every moment! It all goes by so fast!
You'll blink, and they'll be off to college!
Take it all in! Don't miss a thing!
Sounds easy enough right?...wrong!
As soon as my first baby was placed in my...
I know what you're thinking... Back to school, but isn't it still mid-July? And while yes, summer is still in FULL swing down here in Houston, I can't help but start planning for everything my kiddos will need this...
The temperatures are slowly starting to rise, the sun is staying out later, and those beautiful bluebonnets are starting to fill the fields. Yup, it is the start to spring here in Texas...and we are so excited to celebrate...
I have been trying my best not to think about it, but it’s coming, and I know I’ll have to face it soon. The last day of school is around the corner and I’m already grieving its loss. No,...
My kids don't eat vegetables on the regular. Fruit - yes, yes, and yes. Pouches from the baby food aisle - yes. But anything fresh and green? NO WAY. Even Jack, at one, can dig something green out of...
There are actual issues that need solving, and then there are the parenting "problems" that people are just making up.
I was on one of my first road trips with my eight month old daughter. We were traveling from Houston...
A week ago, I kissed my just-turned three year old and gently nudged him into a warm, welcoming classroom for his first day of preschool. His teachers greeted us enthusiastically, with a promise of a great day ahead. After...
Can I start with a confession? I fully accept that you will judge me and probably roll your eyes or question my competancy. That's fine. After all, I have shared my love of reading with you and emphasized the...
This all started a couple weeks ago. My not quite four year old was throwing a temper tantrum in the car. She'd refused to get dressed that morning, so she was going to daycare in an outfit that wasn't...
I hate to sound all first-world here, but sometimes too many toys during the holidays can be a problem. We really try to focus Christmas on the birth of Jesus, so the overload of toys can seriously distract from that....
Houston Guides + Resources
Pro Tips for Having a Great Day at the Houston Zoo
Updated April 2024
One of my favorite family friendly attractions to visit in Houston is the beloved Houston Zoo. Find us there several times throughout...
