winter

Solo Parenting Three Kids for 28 Hours

We did it! We survived 28 hours without Jimmy! A few months ago, he asked if I was okay with him attending an overnight seminar in Ohio with a group of men from our church. I took a deep breath, said yes, and braced myself to be the only parent for a little over a day.

Mom and kids in photo booth

I wanted Jimmy to go, and I also didn’t want to be the only one in charge of three young kids! We did just fine and it was so sweet when we were all reunited. 😊 (more…)

Cold Days, Warm Hearts

Pittsburgh has been hit with a cold front lately, with high temperatures in the teens—the kind of cold that sends us bundling up but still finding fun wherever possible. Our days have been a mix of playing outside despite the chill and finding ways to get the kids’ wiggles out when it’s just too cold to be outdoors.

Dad with kids outside in the snow

We’ve layered up for time outside and we’ve been getting creative indoors by turning the living room into a mini playground and heading to the candy store! (more…)