We recently bought a season pass to Wantagh Pool because the consensus among the moms was that Wantagh Pool was the best bang for the buck. From the Nassau County website: A swimming complex (fee required) includes an Olympic-sized main pool, a diving pool, a “kiddie” pool, training pool, an interactive water-play area and two… Continue Reading
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It seems when summer rolls around some rules are suspended according to kids. What is it about these two months that turn our world upside down? Some things I have heard: “I don’t need to take a shower – I was in the pool” Sorry Junior, you still need soap – chlorine, kid pee… Continue Reading
‘Tis the season where families get ready to send their children off to summer camp. It is a time of great excitement but also can be a time of great anxiety for both parents and children. Even kids who aren’t particularly anxious often get a little nervous as this summer event approaches. Before the great… Continue Reading
Not that I didn’t know an answer to a fifth grade question..but that I took my fifth-grader’s answer as gospel instead of trusting my own knowledge. Strangely enough, both my 3rd grader and my fifth grader are learning map skills in social studies at the same time. They both had tests last week and we… Continue Reading
Yesterday, we celebrated Matty’s first communion at St. Christopher’s RC Church in Baldwin. Although it was pouring the night before, the sun came out for us. While I wasn’t thrilled with the way the Religious Education department handled certain aspects of the program (didn’t allow the kids to walk up the aisle, communal banner instead… Continue Reading
So this year, my kids have to spring breaks: Easter in March and Passover in April. Makes for a very strange Spring. They started their vacation on Wednesday and they are off through the Monday after Easter. I guess Danny decided he needed an Easter break also so he took vacation Thursday through Monday. The… Continue Reading
I can’t say I am unhappy that this week is over and I can breathe a sigh of relief. This was definitely a hectic week on all fronts. It started with Matty’s birthday on Tuesday, February 12th. I still can’t quite believe he is 8 – where does the time go??? I feel like it… Continue Reading
Today is the Meadow School Winter Concert and now both my boys will be performing. Kindergarten through 2nd grade takes place in the afternoon and our whole family will be there. I love this picture of Ryan that I took this morning. It also brings back such memories – when I was taking this picture… Continue Reading