Solo parenting for a week

Last week I was solo parenting all three boys while hubs went on a cycling trip to Southern California. Honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I had my routine set in a matter of a night or two, changed it up so I put the two eldest to bed at the same time and then I had a bit of time with the baby before he went to bed. I didn’t do any extra chores (like laundry) and kept the meals kid-friendly/simple.

On the last day, I was running low on ideas that would please all them for supper. I thought: well, kids like beige carb foods. So that’s what I did. I served them pasta with bread lol. Here’s a TikTok I filmed of it:

@spiffykerms last day of solo parenting (of 3 boys). here’s our supper. #soloparenting ? original sound – spiffykerms

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OOTD Spiffykerms Style

 

If there’s any uniform that calls my name – it’s this one. I will always be wearing these prAna leggings, and a black tee. I have multiples of both. This time I’ve paired it with my new Foo Fighters hoodie that I bought at their concert back in August, and some new Sperry Walker Chelsea boots. I know it’s not the typical footwear that you would see in the fall. Rainy season here, isn’t until the spring. However, chasing after two young boys who would love dirt. I thought this was the best option for me at this time in my stage of motherhood… rubber boots for me! I love them, they’re cute right? They’re something I can slip on and off easily without bending down to put on a shoe or tie laces, especially with a baby in my arms. Mornings are often chaotic and I reach for the easy to put on shoes.

You’ve probably seen me post about Sperry for years. But the thing is is that I only work with brands that I would buy myself or just genuinely love the brand. I’ve also said this before but Sperry is a brand that my parents used to wear on my uncle’s boat for years and to years until the boat was sold (I’m no sailor myself lol…. I’m prone to see sickness and I don’t know if that is something easily overcome and I don’t really want to find out ha!) But I do love the look of a classic boat shoe canvas boat shoe.

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Easy homemade macaroni and cheese

My boys love this comfort meal and it’s probably their number one favourite meal I make. And the easiest. I’ve posted about my homemade macaroni and cheese probably well over a decade ago here on the blog. But I decided to revive it and film an easy-to-watch TikTok showing it. Here ya go, please try it out with tomato juice I promise it’s life-changing delicious. Hope ya make it!

@spiffykermsComfort meal macaroni and cheese. They ask me to make this constantly ??

? In the Mood – Glenn Miller

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