Tweens

We’re Going to Bag it Forward with Elmers, Will You?

Posted July 20, 2010 by Cat Davis with 4 Comments and 825 views |

It's the middle of July and guess what I'm thinking about? School. In exactly 4 weeks my son will embarking on a new journey ... Intermediate School. It's his transition from being one of the little elementary school kids to joining the pre-tweens in 4th and 5th grade. Not only that but our 3 year old daughter will be starting a part time pre-school. Luckily, I still have one baby left that won't … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – Little League Opening Game

Posted May 4, 2010 by Cat Davis with 32 Comments and 788 views |

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Today was the opening game for my son's little league team and man oh man how things have changed. Each year more rules come into play, the games get longer and the players get more responsibility. This was the first time they had the kids do all of the pitching, which made for a lot of players walking the bases, a few stray balls to some tender body parts (insert reminder to buy him a cup this weekend) … [Read more...]

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Posted April 24, 2010 by Cat Davis with 21 Comments and 935 views |

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Two weeks ago, my son lied right to my face. He lied to his father, he lied to his teacher and lied again to cover up the first set of lies. I usually consider myself to be a pretty decent human lie detector, especially with my husband. Some people can do it with a straight face and others, after you've known them for awhile, it becomes clear as day. But my son is a different story. He got me. … [Read more...]

Physical Abnormalities Viewed from an 8 Year Old

Posted February 16, 2010 by Cat Davis with 21 Comments and 852 views |

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Some days I really have to question what in the world I'm teaching my child to have such odd things come from his mind. He's become quite the "Question Man" (if you've ever watched the episode of Roseanne where Crystal gets set up with a photographer, you'll understand). I'm assuming most 8 year olds are like this, pounding you daily with question after question. But yesterday, I got something really … [Read more...]

Yoplait Kids “Strong and Happy” Drawing Contest

Posted January 5, 2010 by Cat Davis with 8 Comments and 1,640 views |

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This is my son's entry in the 5 Minutes for Mom, Yoplait Kid's Strong and Happy Contest. Since Yoplait Kids is a tasty yogurt snack with 25% less sugar and calcium and Vitamin D in every serving – have your little ones draw a picture showing themselves as the happy and strong kids that Yoplait Kids can help them become! Contest Details: We are sponsoring the “Strong and Happy” Drawing … [Read more...]