Since school is out, we have snack time at 10 and 2. I learned quickly if it were up to the brothers, snack time would be all day long. They can scarf down a pint of berries under a minute or devour a Costco sized bag of pretzels. This is a favorite time of the day when we slow down a bit. They practice different skills without knowing they are practicing. Snack time isn’t just for snacking! Here is a peak into what happens: First - I have each of them choose a muffin ti

I have a first grader. Since March 13 when Ohio schools shuttered their doors, we have spent every waking moment together. I am very thankful that we are healthy and we have the means to participate in the emergency need to school at home; however, do you ever think this thought: "If I have to ask them to *insert task here* one more time I will lose my mind!?!" I pleaded numerous times daily- "Will you PLEASE flush the toilet? Will you PLEASE wash your hands for 20 seconds