BrandiParsons8Aug 20, 20192 minBarefoot Beach - a book reviewEvery time I settled in to read and let my children exercise some independence at the local pools, my son popped his head between the book a
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
BrandiParsons8Jul 26, 20192 minA Spark of Light Book Review Controversial issues are seldom black and white.
BrandiParsons8Jul 13, 20192 minWater, Water Everywhere - A Review of 3 Midwest Water ParksSummer means swimming. It is filled with days of going to the local pools and occasionally travelling to a water park - or in the case of...
BrandiParsons8Jul 10, 20191 minSomeone Knows by Lisa Scottoline: A Book Review It was a 10 day check out from the library, but it took me less than three days to read. The characters are compelling, the plot twists...
BrandiParsons8Jul 8, 20191 minAdventures in Cooking with ToriSpaghetti & Meatballs It's Sunday. I ask Tori if she wants to bake a cake for her brother's birthday on Wednesday. She interprets that...
BrandiParsons8Jun 28, 20192 minNine Perfect Strangers by Laine Moriarty- A Book Review ***This review contains spoilers.*** Nine Perfect Strangers by Laine Moriarty is a well-woven story of nine perfect strangers hoping to...
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...
BrandiParsons8Jun 2, 20191 minStand FirmEven though I know that I am right where I am supposed to be, I am struggling with wondering if my feet are in the right place. You see,...
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...
BrandiParsons8May 27, 20191 minAdventures in Cooking with EastonSome people may think that I really like one of my children more than the other, because I tend to post more about her. The reality is...
BrandiParsons8May 27, 20192 minRememberingMy son just blurted out, "Tori, it's going to take us 120 minutes to get to Ottumwa." He used his math skills to figure out that 2 hours...
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!...
BrandiParsons8May 23, 20193 minSwimming in the SummerFamily Swim Times at Noelridge Aquatic Center for Memorial Day Saturday, May 25th 1-6 PM Sunday, May 26th 1-6 PM Monday, May 27th 1-5 PM
BrandiParsons8May 6, 20191 minEggciting MorningEaston asks, "Mom, can we have eggs for breakfast?" "Sure," I answer. I pull the eggs, milk, and butter out of the refrigerator and get...
