A Mommy Story

Feb 21, 2014

Even An Optometrist Appointment Has Drama

February 21, 2014 By Christina

Last week, I took Cordy and Mira to their first optometrist appointments. I know, I should have scheduled eye appointments long before now. But Cordy has only recently reached a point where she … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, Mira

Feb 19, 2014

Castaway Bay: Escape Winter Without Leaving Ohio

February 19, 2014 By Christina

Are you done with Winter? I'm a person who loves snow, but even I have my limits. The dry skin, the constant cold, slipping on the ice, dreading leaving my warm blankets each morning when the alarm … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: local fun, reviews

Feb 13, 2014

The Ongoing Shoulder Saga, Episode IV (A New Hope?)

February 13, 2014 By Christina

Earlier this week, I had my first visit with an orthopedic specialist to examine my shoulder. It's been over a month since I received my flu shot, and going into the visit, I wondered if it was even … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me

Feb 10, 2014

Suave Professionals® New Moroccan Oil Body Care Line (Review)

February 10, 2014 By Christina

This winter is killing my skin. I've got dry skin to begin with, but the extra cold, and extra dry, air we've had this year has left me a dry, flaky, itchy mess. (I know, so attractive, right?) The … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: reviews, sponsored

Feb 7, 2014

Snow Day Ramblings

February 7, 2014 By Christina

All of my focus has been drained away, so apologies if this is disjointed. Today is the third snow day in a row for us, and our...eighth? seventh? who can keep track anymore?...of the school year. … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: school, snow

Feb 3, 2014

Gifted and Struggling

February 3, 2014 By Christina

I mentioned recently that Mira was evaluated for gifted identification. She's a bright kid, and her abilities in class - when she's focused - made her teacher think it was worth the time to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Mira

Jan 31, 2014

Mira, the Daisy Scout (and Cookie Seller)

January 31, 2014 By Christina

Earlier this year, interest forms were sent out about forming a Daisy scout troop in our area. Mira had been wanting to join Girl Scouts since last year, and we nearly joined at the start of summer, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Mira