It’s 9:26 pm and I just finally got done reading with J. Ugh. She fell asleep at about 5:30 pm, could not be awakened for dinner, and only finally woke up when I gave up and tried to bring her up to bed. Then of course she was hungry, and I said that we were … [Read more…]
Hey! Sorry this post is late, but we were at the circus. I’ve already promised that I’ll post a review on the KidsOutAndAbout.com Facebook page tomorrow, and hopefully I’ll have a special reader review over here on Capital District Fun, too. Is anyone else excited about the rapidly expanding food options around here? Personally, I … [Read more…]
I’m always gathering links to share. Here are a few: This is a blog post from a Dad experiencing Parental Angst over how he behaved watching his kid play soccer. For some reason it’s a lovely change of pace to empathize with paternal anxiety instead of maternal anxiety all the time. It’s a reminder that … [Read more…]
Okay, honestly? I’m going to be a little lame tonight. I’m visiting family and I’ve already stayed up too late. So, I’d started this post with the intention of sniffing out more for you to do, but at the moment, I’m just not up for it. Here’s what I’ve got: Multiple Days: Ringling Bros and … [Read more…]
Hooray for the winners of the family 4-pack of tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! They are Katie (comment #5) and Betty (comment #11). Thanks to everyone who participated and commented. I always appreciate hearing from you. If anyone just wants to buy tickets, you can click here. Or if you’re … [Read more…]
Hey! In case you haven’t already subscribed to the newsletter, I wanted to make sure to let you know that the tulips are out already! So if you want to get in a photo op, you’d better get on that! Personally, I can’t get enough of kids and flowers. I’m especially a sucker for the … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents FULLY CHARGED! at the Times Union Center from May 2nd to May 6th. The circus is always super-fun, and I’ll be updating you when I hear more about any circus brouhaha, like parading the animals in, feeding the elephants, and … [Read more…]
Hey! Happy Friday the 13th! I consider this day especially lucky for me. At some point in elementary school, I read that it’s lucky for anyone born on the 13th of a month Here’s a big pile of links for you. The Power of Moms has a post called Your Children Want YOU! which made … [Read more…]
I thought some of you might like a look at Babble’s list of top 25 blogs for family travel. Here’s some of what’s happening over the next few days. Click on the day for a more complete list. Friday, April 6th Pre-School Story Hour with Pam at the Open Door Bookstore Spring Bunny Parade at … [Read more…]
Okay, honestly? It’s a little quiet this week. I’m sort of guessing that everyone’s just gearing up for their activities during the spring break. Speaking of the calendar in general, here’s some holiday fun: Cute W was fooled by this NPR story about nursery school today. Our old pal Blossom has some tips on Surviving … [Read more…]
