Author Archives: Momma
Homework Hassle
Now that my oldest is in first grade, he has homework every night. UGH! He usually has a math page, spelling words, sight words, and reading. We also have wrestling practice, after school club, and I have to run back … Continue reading
March 8 Books
We have been busy lately so I haven’t updated our library selections much. We’ve read a lot of books though and I’ve been keeping a running log of our favorites. I’ve branched out to another city library to widen our … Continue reading
Jan 11 Books
I’ve mentioned that I’m not a huge fan of wordless picture books but this one and the similar one I posted about previously are so sweet! They gave me chills when we “read” them! by Mark Pett My youngest son … Continue reading
Car “Games” Part Two
Here are a few more car games that we do while driving or while having a meal. * The opposite game: I give them a word and they have to tell me the opposite. * The synonym game: (My oldest … Continue reading
Jan 4 Books
This week we had to keep several of our library books because the boys loved them so much that they wouldn’t let me return them! I love it when that happens! by Bill Cotter by Hyeyon Yum by Richard Byrne … Continue reading
Car “Games” Part One
We are all busy and often part of our day includes shuttling kids around in the car. I use that time to get in some fun, learning activities with the boys which they all love! (I also do this during … Continue reading
Dec 28 Books
When we had our eldest, we started a new tradition where we give the kids books to open on Christmas Eve. Then that night we read the books before bed. We also give them new pajamas. It’s grown now that … Continue reading
Dec 21 Books
I love books that really make you think. Some of these books, my oldest son has been talking about and referencing a lot lately. I think that’s great because that’s what good books should do….they should stick with you! I … Continue reading
Poetry to the Rescue!
I have three boys and my husband works a lot so I’m almost always on my own for dinner time and bath time and it can sometimes get nuts! I’ve mentioned before how sitting down to read calms my brood. … Continue reading
Dec 14 Books
In honor of the upcoming winter holidays, I’ve decided to share a few of our favorite holiday books this week. These are books we read again and again. Some of them are probably familiar to you but hopefully a few … Continue reading