Little Adi + Co. Blog — picnic

Let’s face it, kids come with a lot of….stuff.  In my pre-mommy days I remember zipping out the door for an entire day with no more than my keys, phone, and wallet.  HA!  Those days are a distant memory.  Whether we are headed to the park, the grocery store, or around the block, the boys need a few things and the things they don’t necessarily need just make my life easier.  You try risking an outing with a toddler without a change of clothes.  I dare you.  Because you know the one time to decide to risk it you will...

I often wondered where the phrase "Dog Days of Summer" came from, and only understood it to be in reference to the hottest days of the summer. After some super sleuthing (aka I consulted Google while the kiddies were napping), I found that the phrase actually dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman times. Not to get all historical on you, but during those times, the dog star known as Sirius, rose just before the sun from July to August. And since July and August are our hottest months of the year, the phrase was born and perpetuated throughout...