Tue 24 Apr 2012
This story of the missing toddler in Rockport makes me so sad. Here is the latest from Boston.com
This week on 980 WCAP-AM we talked about the story, beach safety and more….listen in
Wed 28 Mar 2012
We had a brief break from our winter sports season but hear it comes – the spring sports season and running around from activity to activity! This was the topic of this week’s trendymommies.com report on 980 WCAP-AM.
We also talked about Boston accents – which words we forget to say our “R”s and how in certain areas of the country a “tonic” is not a sprite or cola.
Listen in…
Thu 1 Mar 2012
Here it is March 1st and we finally have a winter snowfall. I didn’t really count that weird October snow storm – although it was a shock, technically it was not winter yet. Some of you in Massachusetts got rain, some got more snow. Some schools were cancelled, some were not. My girls were so disappointed – boo hoo! Some are even complaining about the snow fall! Not here. Isn’t it lovely?
First Winter Snow Fall
Tue 15 Nov 2011
We have a new puppy in the house! I have been looking for at least a year for a non-shedding dog but the prices are crazy for a puppy! I was patient, looked around and I think timing had to be right. I know the price was right for us. We found a nice woman who was breeding cockapoos and just really liked dogs (i.e she was not in it for the money!) We met the parents of the puppies, met the siblings and you could tell they were well taken care of. Plus the next day we took them to the vet to get them checked out and so far they seem healthy. Oh did I mention I roped my friend in and she came on the car ride with me and she bought my puppies’ sister?
In the past year we almost came home with two different puppies and I am glad we waited. Many people have warned me about the work a puppy entails and I do believe them now so if you are thinking of buying a puppy here is what I have learned and it has only been two days!
It is like a baby – sleeps, poops, drools, and is teething
Resist the cuteness factor – all puppies are cute (mine is adorable) but will you still think they are cute at midnight when they howl?
Some puppies can be expensive but it’s the cost after you get it home that you need to think about as well. Visits to the vet (about $100 first time) cost of food, toys, pet beds, crates, etc can all add up quickly.
We discussed this topic on today’s interview on 980 WCAP-AM! WCAP 11.15 Interview
Duke our new puppy!
Wed 2 Nov 2011
Yes, I was like many New Englanders and others along the eastern shore that lost power in the October snowstorm. But what shocked us the most was each day we were in denial – this must be the day we are getting our power back right? How long can it last? Growing up I do not remember not having power for so long and I survived the blizzard of ’78!
Here are the top three things I learned while living 4 days without power!
It could be worse – that’s right – our home was still standing – we were just misplaced (and dazed) for those days, wondering where we would eat and finally after two nights of staying in the house at 43 degree temperatures we had enough. But where would we, a family of 4 stay? Which leads to my next point…..
People are SO nice and are willing to help- Many people in my community offered to take us in, simply asking, “What do you need?” People welcomed us into their homes, cooked us food and let us have a warm bed to sleep in!
Kids are resilient – Of course while my hubby and I were all out of sorts our kids were having a blast. The first morning they noticed it was cold but then ran outside to play in the snow, followed by lunch and dinner at their friends’ and our neighbors’ house, a big sleepover in mom and dad’s bed and the next day a repeat of that with the addition of no school. It got even better the third day when we were invited to stay over at another friends house and they cooked us dinner! What fun! DID NOT PHASE THEM ONE BIT. Oh yeah they were cold those mornings but were having a blast!
Also, during this time the kids seemed pretty happy (while we, the parents mumbled under our breath about the lack of power!) There was more family togetherness and really no complaints from the kids at all. But, the hubby still would like to purchase a back-up generator for the just in case…..next time….
Fri 28 Oct 2011
Everyone is shocked by the itsy bitsy dusting of snow on the ground before Halloween. It was a surprise but hey we live in New England so expect anything. Remember the April fool’s snow storm many years back? As I was digging through the bins of hats and mittens early this morning I thought I am so not prepared as my kids don’t have winter jackets. The kids loved seeing the snow this early and they just wore a sweatshirt and a fleece jacket with some mittens.
As I look out of my window during this Friday lunch hour at the 40 degree mark here outside of Boston I am thinking of recalculating those Halloween costumes!
Tue 18 Oct 2011
Today on WCAP 980 AM we are talking kids and cell phones. How young is too young to have a cell phone? What about a recent study finding that cell phones used in shirts and pants pockets exceed FCC exposure guidelines and that children absorb twice as much microwave radiation from phones as do adults? Does texting lead to no conversations at all anymore? We are talking kids and cell phones, texting and new technology. Listen in.
WCAP Trendymommies.com interview
Wed 5 Oct 2011
Well we all have them. After a busy day of work I was yelling from my home office for the kids to put on their swim suits for swim team practice (oh, about a hundred times). Shuffled them to the car, drove to practice and while in the locker room my seven year old says, “where is my suit?” As I crept closer and checked under her shirt, sure enough no suit on her nor in her swim bag. Ugh! I lost it and yelled and said why didn’t you put your swim suit on as you knew we were HEADING TO SWIM PRACTICE?? I made her go up to her coach and tell her she was going to be late and drove back home, walked in the house and there was the swimsuit on the sofa. She knew I was mad. Now I will pack an extra suit in the car just in case…lesson learned…and I will try not to yell as much.
Fri 2 Sep 2011
Well, this is it- the last summer weekend before we head back to school! Backpacks, school supplies and a few outfits have been picked out as well as sneakers and sweatshirts have been purchased!
We took our last summer vacation a few weeks ago and it was very relaxing – a week at the beach. Usually we do several day trips to Maine and Newburyport, Mass. but this time we just woke up and walked onto the beach each and every day and didn’t move until we were hungry or had to run to the cottage for the bathroom!
We had lots of visitors, loads of fun and boggie boarding non-stop. While we really wanted to try surfing again we had to cross it off our list as my 10 year old slipped at the pool the day before we left and had to have two staples in her head! Originally the doctor said no swimming for 7 days (which would have been torture for her!) but my hubby asked if there was any way she could swim in the ocean and he said yes with a swim cap and we had to make sure the area was cleaned every day. So she put on her swim cap, grabbed her boogie board and was trying to be cautious! So now it’s Friday before labor day and I am trying to think of fun things to do for day trips this weekend or maybe just relax? Nah…off to the beach, the pool and a few parties!
A day at the beach
Wed 3 Aug 2011
What’s the plan for the last few weeks of summer for the kids? Of course it’s back to school shopping but what do you do with the kids these last few weeks? We have been running around like crazy – to the pool, to the beach, to get ice cream, etc. And yes and of course I have to work during this time as well! Yesterday I conducted my weekly radio interview on the beach (away from my kids and my friends kids) but some people were looking at me funny I think because I was talking loud!
What I noticed is that many of the town camps end the first or second week of August and there are less options as the month closes out. We are on vacation the last week of August so I just have to worry about weeks 2-4! Sitters are heading back to college so I have to utilize them while I can. Here are a few tips to keep the kidos occupied.
Enjoy these last few weeks of summer as they are going to fly by!
