“You can’t use the bathroom upstairs, it’s the employee restroom.” I overheard my daughter saying this to her cousin a few weeks back. As we don’t have any staff, I can only assume she was referring to me! And come to think of it, she’s right. They say kids always tell the truth! I am […]
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Pinch me! I’m dreaming!
That’s just about how I felt all weekend long. I’ve been to Walt Disney World three times in the last three years, and the third time was definitely the charm. The best trip yet! This photo kind of sums it all up… _________________________________________ As always, one of the highlights of the trip were all the […]
Surprise! We’re going to Disney World!
Last Thursday morning, I woke my girls up ridiculously early, instructed them to get out of bed and get dressed. Then, a few minutes later, over Cheerios at the kitchen table, I told them something I’d known for several months – that we were going to Walt Disney World. I pulled out their new (and […]
Cherry Blossoms at Dusk
On Friday night I decided to surprise the girls with a picnic dinner at the Tidal Basin, for fear that with the weekend’s impending rain and wind, that would be our last chance to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. While we see the cherry blossoms every year, this is the first time that […]
When my daughter picks up my camera…
I can usually predict what I’ll find. Dozens of photos of our dog, Chiquito. Self-portraits (sort of). But this? Ursula, topless? I’d like to know what she was thinking when she took that, haha! YOUR TURN: Do you ever let your kids play with your camera?
Ariel – my daughter’s favorite Disney princess
“Why is Ariel your favorite princess?” I asked. “Because she swims. And she has red hair. She’s different than the other princesses,” my 4-year-old responds. Now that I think about, it makes complete sense. Maura is stubborn, adventurous, defiant, yet so loving… just like Ariel. They’re a perfect match. During our last trip to Walt Disney […]