I love my mother, and generally speaking, I think she did a pretty wonderful job raising me and my 5 siblings.  A few of them are a bit rough around the edges, but I can't get into that because they do happen to read my chatter...

Memorial Day is upon us, and none to soon. I am cold, but hopeful. The boys are beyond tired of school and I am just sick of thinking of things to put in their lunch boxes! We're ready for summer fun, some warm weather would be nice, and swimming? I can almost feel it. If you are home for the long weekend, enjoy, if traveling, don't forget a sweater.... we may not be there quite yet. Either way, pack the kids up and do something new-- head to a different park, find a hiking trail -- check out the Westchester Land Trust web site, www.westchesterlandtrust.org, or www.westchestergov.com to find something suitable for the whole family. Or of course, you can try out our "Things to do" pages-- and rate them when you get back! Have a fantastic weekend! Gretchen

Yesterday, waiting through another cold and rainy spring day, the boys and I played a rousing game of Hide and Seek.  Generally I am averse to this sort of fun-- much happier to do an art project, read a book-- you know, the lazy mommy sort of activities...but the guilt of the last month's over-working was upon me and I must say what a fun time we had.  I can't say that they are particularly good at the game though.  Always hiding in the same spots, giggling profusely as I hunt them out and giving their spots away as eagerly as they can.  Nothing funnier.

Anyway, today's thought?  Play hide and seek.  A simple game for simple pleasures.  Don't forget to conclude the "find" with a little wrestle or tickle of course and lots of hugs. 

It is here!

I am in love, the new site is launched and I am giddy with excitement to see what you all think.  I hope that you will LOVE the forums, and find them a great source of support and information-- talk to each other and please, BE NICE.  This is not a certain city site if you know what I mean...

Be sure to enjoy the blogs too-- create your own and have fun -- write your friends, have the kids chat with grandmom, upload pictures, and share your experience!

Leave your comments and thoughts everywhere-- ratings, reviews, chat areas, baby lists, etc.  The more we share, the more the fun.  Tell your friends to join us, spread the word!!!

Have FUN!!!!!  I look forward to meeting you here, there and everywhere...

OMG!  It's gonna happen...

I have given birth again...this time not to a cute pink baby with perfect lips and a beautiful round head....but to a web site design, the effort of which has sucked the life out of me these past months more than any of my pregnancies ever did. 

The pain of dealing with web programmers & designers leaving me with my head spinning and a stomache ache comparable to a contraction.  I'll admit that I am a complete control freak and not being able to do this work when I wanted it, how I wanted it, the way I wanted it...to say the least left me crazed, insecure, and angry beyond belief.  I have never been so taken advantage of in my life and as a female person that's certainly saying something.  So, no thanks to Giles Communications in Purchase who dumped me half way through completion, I have crawled and scratched my way to LAUNCH.

Today though, I am basking in the promise of the new birth-- looking at my beautiful blogs, ads rotating through clean new pages, and forums just waiting to be chatted on....Tomorrow is the day...

delight.

Mother's Day comes every year and I promise myself that I will be better to the other Mothers in my life-- my mom, my sisters, in-laws, etc. and every year I totally drop the ball.  I can barely remember my own name these days, much less remember to find a gift or send something ahead of time.  It's nearly a disease how little I can plan ahead lately.  The memory is gone, the time flies, and I wake up yet another day past due on life and wonder what I am doing with the days that just slip by!

The only thing that gives me comfort is that I hear others complaining of similar problems.  Forgetting birthdays, appointments, or items on the to do list.  What is it about parenting that takes so much of your mental capacity away??

So, Happy Mother's Day to all my favorite ladies...a little late as usual-- do you find it endearing yet?