We threw Franco a 4th birthday party prior to Disneyland. It seems like a lot of celebration for one kid (a blowout birthday party on top of a 3-day Disneyland trip), but Dean and I hardly ever see our friends…
How to Maximize Your Time and Money at Disneyland
We were in Disneyland for three days last week to celebrate Franco’s 4th birthday. We went Monday to Wednesday May 7-9 which was a fantastic time to go. The weather was in the high 70s to low 80s: warm, but…
Am I Having a Boy or a Girl: How to Tell
Am I Having a Boy or a Girl: How to Tell When I was pregnant, I didn’t want to find out the baby’s sex. I think it’s the most wonderful experience to be completely surprised when the doctor pulls out…
Franco Playing Hairstylist
Franco got a haircut on Saturday; immediately came home and wanted to ‘practice’ on us. We had a great weekend full of fun and play. I hope you did as well!
A Letter to My Son on International Women’s Day
Throwback Thursday. As relevant today as last year. March 8, 2017 Dear Franco, Having you as my son has been my ultimate achievement. You are the love of my life. Today is International Women’s Day, but this is not a good…
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Franco hasn’t been to a children’s museum that he didn’t love. As an adult, I’d have to say the same. Every children’s museum we’ve been to has been great. We were in Phoenix this past Christmas, and the Children’s Museum…
How to Hire the Perfect Caregiver
How to Hire the Perfect Caregiver Since Dean and I have had a total of three nannies, one of whom we fired, I feel keenly aware of what is important when looking for a caregiver, which is this: trust. Do…
Happy Thanksgiving and the Best Way to Sign Your Emails
I hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, filled with food, fun, and family. I am under the weather, which makes me grateful for all the other days of the year when I am perfectly healthy. I am…
Touch-a-Truck San Francisco
Franco went to his first touch-a-truck event and it was a blast for adults and kids! On a beautiful sunny day at the Presidio in San Francisco, Franco was able to touch, climb, steer and honk his way through a…
How to Raise Your Children to Love Books
Franco is almost 3 years old and I have already raised him to love books. Even if he’s in another room, I’ll start reading a book and he’ll race over, snuggle into my lap, and become enthralled. It’s never too…