Time out with a good book

January 31, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 6 Comments

I love reading. To be able to shut out the rest of the world for just a little bit, and lose myself in a book – that is bliss. Although now, as most parents would agree, once kids come along, there isn’t always a lot of time for you. When those moments do come along, you need to grab them and make the most of the small window of time. Continue reading →

You have to laugh…

January 25, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 2 Comments

Because some days, if you don’t laugh, you’re gonna cry.

Here’s to more giggles and silliness! Make sure you’re following Life, kids and a glass of red on Facebook too.

Hell hath no fury like my pissed off toddler

January 12, 2016January 21, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 25 Comments

Hell hath no fury like a pissed off toddler. More specifically, like my toddler.

I’m a redhead. This means, generally speaking, like other redheads, I have a very short fuse*.

My parents have told me stories of when I was a toddler and my temper. Think of the phrase, “hell hath no fury like a pissed off toddler”. Now factor in the redhead element into the equation, and it starts to paint a pretty scary picture of some epic toddler tantrums. Now times that by five, and according to my parents, this is what my toddler is like. Continue reading →

A New Year

January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 25 Comments

I love the idea of a clean slate, a fresh start. The beginning of each year always promises opportunities, adventures and the chance to start over.

Personally, I don’t like the term “resolution” when people are discussing their list things they want to do for the year ahead. They worry about making New Year’s resolutions, and then sticking to them. Continue reading →