Main Street Mommy

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Honestly.

This is how my children spent the better part of an hour the other day, and where I’ve found them several times since.

You probably haven’t tried this since you were a kid (if ever), but since I introduced the trick to my children, I’ve been blessed with several minutes of solitude.  Actually, the credit goes to my father-in-law.

In case you’ve never tried it, stand in a doorway.  With your arms …

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My baby is turning 5 on Saturday!  Seriously, where does the time go?

Although I have to say, 5 year old girls are soooooo much fun!  Every day is filled with make believe, dress up, rainbows, ponies, and all things that sparkle — LOVE IT!

In honor of our little princess, we are throwing a soiree (that’s French for party) a la Fancy Nancy. In case you don’t know, Fancy Nancy is a children’s book character who adores all things …

So, my daughter started school a week later than the boys.  She was super excited, because this year she is going to school 3 full days.  That means she gets to bring a lunch box!!!  Unlike her brothers, who were surprised to see their Angry Birds themed lunch, Mia told me exactly what she wanted for her first day.

It was no surprise that Phineas & Ferb were at the top of the list.  The whole family loves watching the …