My Princess has had ballet lessons, tennis lessons and swimming lessons. She wants to take gymnastics at some point. But, we all agree in our family that she should take music lessons. That is really on our family to-do list within the next month. We are thinking piano lessons. When did you being music lessons with your child? A lot of children learn how to play at least one musical instrument while they are in school. I think in my Princess' new school all kids learn to play the recorder … [Read more...]
40 Date Night Ideas (Date Your Spouse!)
My husband and I live about 1.5 miles away from my parents. Thankfully, once a week or once every two weeks, my parents take our kids so my hubby and I can have a date. We like to eat out (sans kids is so divine!), visit a local bookstore, or watch a movie when we do date night. But, in writing up this post, I realize that I'd like to do even more for our bi-monthly date nights. 40 Date Night Ideas Bookstore Go Karts Arcade Games Make a meal together Movie Bowling Volunteer at a local shelter … [Read more...]
What age is good for a first pet?
Two months ago, on a football Sunday, a cat came over to visit. We hadn't seen the cat before. We could tell she was a pet and not wild. She wanted to come inside the house so badly. The kids went out and played with her for hours. She was so patient with both of my children. They even brought her some salmon to eat (from our lunch menu) and a dish of water to drink. They were in love. That led my Princess to a question that I've heard countless times in her young life. "When can I get a … [Read more...]
Our Decision to Quit Homeschooling
We made a difficult decision this past month. One we tried not to make lightly. Our Princess, who I have homeschooled since Preschool started school today at our local private Christian school. We have decided to quit homeschooling. She's nervous. I'm nervous. I am having a hard time leaving my 7 year old with strangers for 6 hours and 40 minutes 5 days a week. How did you all do it? You want to know why we decided to send her to school? My husband got a promotion in October. He is … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Dragon Party
My Princess celebrated her 7th birthday this month and we had such a great party with family and friends. I threw her a How to Train Your Dragon party at my parent's house and we had a local magician come perform. Everyone LOVED it, including the adults. It truly rivaled our Reptile Girl party from two years ago. I had great How to Train Your Dragon party supplies from Oriental Trading Company for decoration and party bags. I am seriously always pleased with everything I've received from … [Read more...]
Reading to Her Brother (melts my heart)
My Princess is reading a lot better now that were a few months into first grade. She still doesn't love it, but she is doing pretty good with it. Unless you make her read, she will always ask you to read for her. I do my best to make her try to read all the signs and directions and titles we come across now. She fights it still. But every now and then, I catch my Princess next to her little brother reading to him. He LOVES books and always wants to be read to. I am a big fan of books. I … [Read more...]
A Brain Cancer Update (My Wish This Season)
This post brought to you by What’s your wish?. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. I realized that I haven't updated you all on how my sister-in-law, Melanie is doing. As many of you know, she found out she had terminal brain cancer 3 years ago. After a few brain surgeries and a year of chemotherapy, I am excited to say that the brain tumor is not growing back at this time. She still must go back in for an MRI every 3 months but right now things are … [Read more...]
