There and Back Again
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Have you ever noticed that the leg home from a trip always seems quicker? That’s been my experience. My husband and I were just discussing this on our way home from our recent epic cross-country vacation that involved planes, vans and a 3 a.m. arrival back home.
Coming home just didn’t seem to drag on like getting out there did. I wonder if part of it really is the anticipation of the good things... READ MORE
Must See Sites
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, March 25, 2011
I came across an interesting article yesterday, “15 places kids should see by age 15.”
Looking over the list, our family is doing pretty good. We’ve seen nearly half of the places listed, and a few more of the sights are in our immediate future (Grand Canyon, here we come!).
One place on the list, I must admit, I find a tad debatable. Among the fifteen places the article mentions, wedged between Williamsburg... READ MORE
How I Spent My Christmas Vacation
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Do you know what? I don’t like keeping secrets from you guys.
When we decided to take a family trip to south Florida for Christmas break, I chose not to mention it online for security reasons. I still think that was a good idea, but I am a blogger, a Facebooker, and Tweeter. It was difficult to not share our road trip and various family adventures as they happened.
Driving over 3,000 miles there and... READ MORE
Leave the Suitcase in the Closet
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, September 20, 2010
Today is Monday, but it feels like Saturday.
To be exact, it feels like Saturday after a really long week.
My husband was out of town from dawn on the Friday before last until late this past Saturday night. He was working long hours, mostly out of cell-phone range.
Nine days of that (on top of two week-long trips he took in August) gave me a new respect for military wives.
Here’s the good part:... READ MORE
Reptile, Sand and Sea
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
I can’t resist sharing this photo from our family trip to the ocean last week.
Other kids swam, collected shells, and hunted crabs and baby lobsters. But on this particular day, 14-year-old Eamon was single-minded. He was creating a sea turtle.
Life lately has felt a bit overwhelming, with various home projects, work projects, and the rush to prepare for a new school year. But when I look at this photo, I am reminded to give thanks to God for simple pleasures, for days at the beach, for the sound of the waves, for 14-year-old boys, and the simplicity of sand.
Re-Entry
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 10, 2010
We arrived home last night after being gone for over a week. Part of the time was spent at the Catholic New Media Celebration and the rest was our family seeing the sights of Washington, D.C. and then Boston.
We had a wonderful time.
Today we are back to reality—there are meals to cook and beds to make, and no hotel staff coming in to change sheets and vacuum the floors. I’m always surprised at how... READ MORE
School of Nursing
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, August 04, 2010
This week is World Wide Nursing Week and in honor of that I have been nursing the baby all over kingdom come.
I did not set out to make any kind of statement, but we are on vacation with a four-month-old and so I am feeding her when she’s hungry, wherever that happens to be. So far I’ve nursed Isabel: at a rest stop in the Blue Ridge Parkway; on the DC Metro; at the Smithsonian (twice); at a Wendy’s... READ MORE
Hanging Summer Hopes & Dreams
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, June 21, 2010
What are your family’s hopes and dreams for together time this summer?
Lisa’s recent post about scheduling summer got me thinking about the kinds of activities I hope to fill our summer days with this year.
Then this post at Teach Mama really inspired me. Shouldn’t every family member—even the smallest ones—have a say in our how your family spends its time this summer?
It’s a good idea to have personal... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - School's Out, Work's In
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 26, 2010
In a few weeks, Spring break will be upon us. For many lucky families, this means a trip to someplace fun or a much needed break. But for some working parents, school vacation can cause major logistical issues if the kids are out of school but mom and dad still have to be at work.
In my community, some businesses have begun to think creatively about providing solutions for those caught up in this... READ MORE
Resuming Routines, Grinding Gears
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Monday, January 04, 2010
Have you ever learned to drive a standard transmission? You know that horrible grating, grinding sound the gears make when you shift them incorrectly? I think I heard that sound today.
It was coming from my brain.
Like many others today, I am doing my very best to make a smooth move from the relaxed holiday schedule we have enjoyed the past two weeks to one that brings all of us back to school, back... READ MORE
