January 12th, 2010 10:49am
The waiting game
by sain
According to my handy online pregnancy calendar, I have now entered the home stretch of my third (and probably final) pregnancy.
December 28th, 2009 01:45pm
Looking forward to a new year
by sain
I can’t believe it, another Christmas over and done. My family had such a great time with loved ones … and all those gifts — a big thanks to everyone, including Santa for coming through on one very important present for my 4-year-old.
But now, my list of goals for the coming year are growing as fast as the pile of empty boxes and used wrapping paper in the garage.
There are some big changes coming to our home in 2010, and then there are the resolutions that I hope will better my boys’ lives for the next year and beyond.
December 17th, 2009 03:57pm
Disappointment for Christmas?
by sain
My husband and I sat down with our two boys last week and helped them make out their holiday wish lists.
The gifts they are hoping for aren’t anything extravagant: new pajamas, more Legos to add to their collection, a bean bag chair for my 2-year-old and a Seminole hat for older brother. All no problem considering both boys will definitely make Santa’s nice list this year.
Then my 4-year-old started talking about the one thing he really wants: a Transformers racetrack.
December 8th, 2009 03:17pm
When it’s OK to overreact
by sain
I try very hard not to overreact as a parent, especially when it comes to my boys and their health.
I make sure they eat right (for the most part — a few chicken nuggets never killed anyone that I know of), bathe, brush their teeth and run around outside as much as possible. I also make sure they get regular … Read More »
December 1st, 2009 06:41pm
School fundraisers: Love ‘em or hate ‘em?
by sain
It’s that time of year again: the boys’ preschool is holding its annual holiday fundraisers to collect money for end-of-the-year bonuses for teachers. This year, it’s pizzas kits and purses.
I like pizzas and purses, and I love the idea of giving something extra to the wonderful teachers who take darn good care of my children every day — they deserve it. But I hate, let me repeat, hate fundraisers.
November 11th, 2009 12:26pm
Wants vs. needs
by sain
With Christmas just around the corner (I know, I can’t believe it either!), I’ll be using the season to teach my boys about the difference between wants and needs.
It’s a lesson my husband and I have been reminding ourselves of over the past few months as we, like a lot of other families, have focused on budgeting, saving and living … Read More »
November 5th, 2009 06:08pm
What extra hour?
by sain
You’ll have to forgive me for not updating the blog this week, I’ve been a little tired. Sure, being six months pregnant could be part of it, but I think it has more to do with not getting that extra hour of sleep this past weekend.
Don’t get me wrong, I would have loved to sleep in a little — I’ll take every minute of rest I can get at this point — but apparently my boys’ internal clock doesn’t recognize Daylight Saving Time.
October 19th, 2009 04:08pm
A timeout for kids and reality TV
by sain
I really didn’t need any more arguments to convince me that I will never let my boys be featured on a reality television series, but that’s exactly what I got as the story unfolded over the weekend about the Heene family of Fort Collins, Colo., who authorities have accused of carrying out a hoax involving their 6-year-old son and a … Read More »
October 13th, 2009 03:37pm
Like many moms, still undecided about the H1N1 vaccine
by sain
About 2,400 doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine arrived in town today and were shipped off to local pediatricians who will administer the first nasal mists to children ages 2 to 4.
I, like many parents, have yet to decide if my boys — ages 2 and 4 — will be among those kids who get the vaccine. I do, however, know that they won’t be getting ones that came off the truck this morning.
October 5th, 2009 04:36pm
A day of princesses for my prince
by sain
The boys and I headed to our local library branch this weekend after deciding that a lazy Saturday was in order. The plan was to check out some new books and movies, prepare some yummy snacks and lounge around on the couch all day.
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Sarah Sain, The Sun’s Assistant Local News Editor for Lifestyles, gives you a sneak peek into her life as a working mom to two boys — a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old — and the adventures she faces in her male-centered world.
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