BrandiParsons8May 91 minScaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher This morning I just finished an ARC of Scaredy Bat and the Sunscreen Snatcher by Marina J. Bowman.
BrandiParsons8Apr 221 minI Struggle I struggle today... Brandi shares her thoughts on her struggles today during this Covid-19 time.
BrandiParsons8Mar 211 minRead! Laugh! Enjoy!While I *should* be working on my grad classes, I needed a heavy escape from reality today. Author JoJo Bartlett didn't disappoint me in ...
BrandiParsons8Mar 111 minDinosaur Taco Holder ReviewBoxes of Dinosaur Taco holders arrived on Saturday, torturing our children with demands to wait to put them together. Taco Tuesday rolled...
BrandiParsons8Jan 72 minOnce Upon A Decade Ago It was January 2010, once upon a decade ago, and I was about to have my life changed forever.
BrandiParsons8Dec 16, 20191 minMy Favorite Sugar Cookies about 2 hours to go from mixing the dough to pulling the last batch of cookies out of the oven
BrandiParsons8Sep 22, 20192 minLearning to Swim"You deserve all the credit." I am arguing this point though because he is putting in time outside of the 30 minutes we have together every
BrandiParsons8Sep 13, 20191 minAwakened by CJ Anderson- A Book Review It's been on my TBR list for awhile, but it wasn't until I told my fellow author-friend/PTA-mom-friend/teacher-friend that I am doing som...
BrandiParsons8Aug 19, 20192 minGetting Dressed is Easy, Right?I give her some more space while I go put my contacts in and return to see that she is still wrapped in her towel on the floor. "You need to
BrandiParsons8Aug 14, 20192 minWhere the Crawdads Sing - A Book ReviewThis book did not disappoint me in its telling of a great story
BrandiParsons8Jun 3, 20191 minCedar Rapids Swimming Pool Hours June 3-6Cedar Rapids pool hours for the last week of school.
BrandiParsons8Jun 3, 20192 minRestI took time this weekend to rest. It proved to be an eventful weekend just the same. My children both learned how to ride their bikes wit...
BrandiParsons8May 31, 20191 minSummer Kick-off Swim TonightIf you need something to do with your children tonight or are ready for some outdoor swim time, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa outdoor pools open...
BrandiParsons8May 30, 20192 minThe Brave Bad WolfThere is nothing harder for a swimming instructor than having a child that will not put his head under water. After all, breath control w...
BrandiParsons8May 26, 20191 minRe-application of Sunscreen A MustIt was a glorious day at the pool yesterday. It wasn't too hot for opening day, which also meant it wasn't overly crowded. About the time...
BrandiParsons8May 25, 20191 minRemember the SunscreenWhen you're outside this weekend, remember the sunscreen! My children and I have fairly light skin. Our complexions give off the radiant ...
BrandiParsons8May 24, 20191 minTop 5 Swim Toys for Toddlers1. Toy Watering Can Pretend your toddler is a flower. Make him grow big and tall, but be sure that you are willing to be the flower too! ...