Author: Kessick

I’m not sure I’m ready for tomorrow. Spring break was NEEDED, but now it feels as if it was too early. Can I make it the next 12 weeks? I know, I know, I get summer “off” in 12 weeks, am I really allowed to complain? But, is it complaining when it’s the truth? My…… Continue reading 12 Weeks

Tomorrow I will Be late to everything By 60 minutes

While we had several ups and downs during our flight yesterday, we had one particular moment that was cringe worthy. My oldest always needs to use the bathroom in the worst situations. We have used more public toilets than I care to really admit- Every port-a-potty, restaurant, store, or airport- you name it, we’ve used…… Continue reading It All Adds Up

Today we were scheduled to fly back to New Jersey to start our journey home. Unfortunately we had an early flight and needed to wake up at 5 am. Fortunately, our alarms went off, everyone moved quickly, and we got out on time. Unfortunately, we hit major construction traffic. Fortunately, I packed snacks which served…… Continue reading Traveling Hiccups

Once we settled on the dates and confirmed the airline prices, our trip was booked. “Not sure it’s worth it to go for only four days” comments my mom. I reply, “When traveling with young kids- four days is teetering on too long- especially since we have to travel on both ends of the trip…… Continue reading Four Days

One of the main things my oldest wanted to do on this vacation was to go to the beach and collect seashells. Her intentions were to collect enough to make necklaces for everyone. Mine were to “accidentally” leave the bucket behind. While she was collecting intently along the beach, I noticed for every intact seashell…… Continue reading Seashells

So much depends upon Toes dipped in water waves crashing And a smile that spreads from ear to ear. Well, ocean- it’s been long overdue, but we have finally come to appreciate you!

It’s hard to imagine that we were all here over 20 years. It wasn’t the last time we all got together with you still making us meatballs, but possibly the last at the condo. It brought a smile to my face as I looked down on the dock today. Of course it’s not the same…… Continue reading Hard to Imagine

With two elementary age kids and being a teacher myself, you can imagine the exposure we get to all of the germs. My children happen to be amazing recipients for every possible illness- their bodies a perfect vessel. Strep is one that frequents our house often. Between the two of them, we’ve tested positive for…… Continue reading Just our luck

Packing looks very different for my husband and I. For starters, I pack for three while he only packs for one. It must be nice to have no one relying on you to make sure the goggles are in the bag, or the “right” socks have a matching pair. He just tosses his clothes in…… Continue reading Packing