Déjà Vu Big Sister Style
As I was busy frying up some ground turkey for dinner, my oldest came around the corner holding my youngest. I immediately inhaled and told …
Why Summer is Going To Kill Me
12pm After mom puts the baby to sleep, she mistakenly thinks she can actually get some work done since the kids are amusing themselves outside. …
The Playlist of Your Life
It was September 26th, 2008, and I felt as big as a house, being a day overdue with Baby Dude. I delved head first into …
My Toddler’s Impression of Rocky Balboa
“AAAAAAAAAAAAdriannn!” In all seriousness, he seems to have two marks around his eye – one red straight mark, implying he was hit by something with …
Twilight Zone Kind-of Weird
Have you ever awakened to be greeted by a stranger-than-normal day? As if your alarm clock’s ring was the theme song to the Twilight Zone, …
Out of the Mouth of Babes Part 17, The LMFAO Edition
“Mommy, what do you think of my dress?” She calls to me, spinning in a circle, fluffing her hair just-so. “I love it, baby!” It …
The PPD Anvil
I burped the baby on my left shoulder as I sat on the couch, shh-shh-shh-ing her in her ear as I timed the taps to …
Constant Interruptions and Taking Back the Quiet
“Mommy? What does a butterfly’s legs look like?” My sweet-faced, girly-voiced five-year-old asked me, while coloring the big box I gave her so she could …
Decorating a San Antonio Fiesta Shoebox Parade Float
This is our first year in San Antonio and our first year experiencing Fiesta, which began yesterday. I am excited to experience this celebration over …
Chronicling the Good, the Bad, and the “Hegg Aches”
“Baby Dude’s asleep,” my eleven-year-old told me. “He’s WHAT? Did he even eat any of his dinner?” “Some..” she said. He had just gotten down …
Truth Tuesday
There are days when I see myself so much in her, I can’t help but be transported immediately back to childhood. The tea parties, the …
That’s The Way, Uh Huh Uh Huh, They Like It, Uh Huh Uh Huh
For two days, my children have taken their toys to the cool, new tile entrance we have. They’ve plopped their toy trains and Imaginext castles, …