more parenting stuff
First Fish! A Bass!
Sam caught his first fish -- about ten seconds after the line went into the water.
Riding the Jet at the County Fair
This is what I envisioned Mommyhood to be in my pre-baby naivete.
James River Landing Park, A Hidden Gem
We loved it, but I couldn't help thinking, "Why the heck haven't we been here before?!"
Mary “Monster” Park —Or Is It Munford?
Sam and I went to the playground at Mary Munford Park today, which he dubbed Mary "Monster."
Ponying It Up at the Farm
Today Sam had his first pony ride -- and loved every second of it. Holy cow! Or is it "holy pony?"
A Cool Time at Crump Park/Meadow Farm
Sam had a blast playing conductor, ticket agent, and passenger on the train cars headed for Legoland.
The Phildelphia Story, Toddler Version
This remake did not star Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, or Jimmy Stewart. It was all pirate junkies -- Daddy, Mommy, and one sick Saminator.
A Romantic Getaway at the Jefferson
As part of Daddy Mac's vacation turned stay-cation, we planned a romantic trip for two at the Jefferson. It ended up being a threesome.
Fun & Games at Short Pump
Today we went to Family Fun Day at Short Pump, lured by the promise of a free beach ball and a fun time.
Play Time | A Toy For All Ages
Stuffed rats are made into cute stuffed toys.
It’s Movie Time!
Sam saw his first real movie in a real theatre with really stale, really salty popcorn.
Bi-Coastal Buddies
Mary and I had parallel lives around the corner from each other in the Fan. Then Mary had the nerve to land a promotion in San Diego, and I became a stay-at-home-mommy in Suburbia.
Let’s Hit the Sprinklers!
Today was one of those iconic summer days -- going to the Stony Point sprinklers. Well, except for one thing -- Sam had no interest in the sprinklers.
Choo choo! Woo woo!
Sam's firetruck-train birthday party was lots of fun, and the fire truck really did show up -- twice!
The “F” Word
Everything's an "F" word with Sam these days--not THAT "F" word, but other words that have morphed into starting with the letter F.