One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Make Family Events More Enjoyable With Friends

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Better Together: Why Inviting Another Family Makes Activities More Fun #FamilyFun Sometimes family activities can feel like another item on the to-do list. However, doing those activities with another family makes them more fun! Whether it’s a trip to an amusement park , a visit to the local pool , or trip to a pumpkin patch , including another family can multiply the fun in amazing ways. One of my favorite moms to collaborate with is my friend, Ayana Ledford who's pictured above with her daughter Sahar. We have done all of the things listed as seemingly random examples above and here is how including her and her daughter (and sometimes her son too) has made the events more fun. On the date above, Ayana almost left the venue because parking was a nightmare. That said, she hung in there and we would up having a great time!
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A Peek Into the Life of a Blogger Mom: Enjoying The Last Days of Summer

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This summer has been great, even with our childcare and car troubles. I've been really impressed by how Andre and I have handled each challenge and managed to keep smiling through them. 
 
Although he wouldn't articulate it in this way, if he were pressed about it, Andre would admit that we are extraordinarily blessed. The troubles we've had are the type that can be solved with money and planning.  I'd choose those types of problems any day.  (Although if God happens to read this blog, please know that I could use without any problems of any sort for a while.  I'm just saying...)
 
Today, we donned our bathing suits and spent some time at the pool with friends. Although the day started out overcast, eventually the clouds parted, the sky became blue again, and the sun shined brightly.  Since we live in Pittsburgh and don't know how many sunny days are in store we capitalized on the opportunity and went to the pool. 
 
There are few things as enjoyable as a day at the pool on a sunny day and this day did not come up short.
 
It was a glorious day! The toddler loves the water.  She floated in her little floatation device, put her feet in the water, and enjoyed having a carefree day at the pool. Even though every day is carefree for her, she still really enjoys a special occasion or a vacation. Our girl likes to party!  We think it's cute at 23 months.  I hope we remember that when she's 16...
 
Although today is National Cherry Popsicle Day, the toddler topped off her celebration of a sunny summer day with a lemon Popsicle! And she couldn't have enjoyed it more!
 
Here's a video after our day at the pool.  Enjoy!!!
 
 
 
 

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Erika said…
I have to meet this man and your beautiful baby.
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