Parenting is not rocket science, but this is one not-technical mama's experiment in raising curious, adventuresome explorers.
Around here we're getting ready for a BIG deal: first first day of school! All the feels, guys. ALL the feels. Eddie mostly feels nervous. From what I've read online that's totally normal. From what I remember from my own young school years experiences, that's totally normal. From what I know of his personality, that's …
Jonathan, our real rocket scientist, the one who actually builds the real deal stuff to send rocketing into outer space, had a blast reliving his childhood as we picked out a model rocket at a hobby store in Illinois. We were on a date. Yes, this is the stuff our dates consist of sometimes. We …
Last weekend, I think it was the thrill of being back home in L.A., or maybe heatstroke, but we ventured to Griffith Observatory for a little family outing. Summer tourists and extreme heat didn't deter us. Honestly, it's been on my list of places to get to this summer, and since it's August I suddenly …
We've talked about a family camping trip for literally years. Every year it seems. But then it never actually happens. To all you who camp often with your family of littles, kudos! Seriously, it's rather daunting to me. Something about having to pack up literally everything (even food and toilet necessities), sleeping on the hard …
Did you miss me? Phew, it's been awhile! And it's not for lack of content I've been MIA for a few weeks. If anything, there's more to report than ever! We are thrilled to announce the exciting news of another rocket baby joining our family early next year! And so, let's be real, finding energy …
Summer is that glorious season when childhood magic feels attainable, close at hand. Fun abounds at every corner, right? Swimming pools, ice cream, family vacation, playing outside in the late lasting light. I can't believe we're halfway through summer! In some ways, we've lived up to the ideal above. We've had picnics and pool days …
One morning last week Eddie informed me, "Today we'll be doing a project. With ice!" "Oh, really!" I said, "Cool!" (Haha, see what I did there? He didn't get it.) "Yep! We will see how long it takes ice to melt in the sun." He accompanied this explanation with a slight nod and pursed little …
A few weeks ago, I picked some ripe lemons off the tree hanging over into our backyard. Just a handful, not sure quite what we'd use them for, but they were so yellow and summery and beautiful. They sat with the other fruit in the bowl on the counter for a couple of days. One …
While I often feel like my main role as mother is managing my kids' projects, don't laugh me off yet. Project Management is skyrocketing as a job description as companies shift to a project-focused way of doing business, and, as I looked into it, actually there's a lot even young kids can do to grow …
Continue reading [Project Management Skills] Education Series: Part 4
Summer schedule has officially arrived at our house, and I'm all gung ho about making it super fun! I have a whole list of fun things to do around the city (museums, parks, splash pads, events, free concerts). So far, between the rainy cool weather last week, and a stomach bug hitting us hard this …
Launching Rocket Babies 