Mom Mondays
I fixed lunches and prepped new lunchboxes and felt the tiredness weigh me down like a brick dress. I could have probably fallen asleep on …
3.1 POUNDS LOST, BABY!!!
(We interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement.) THREE-POINT-ONE MOTHER EFFING POUNDS, YO! WOOHOOO!! Okay, let me catch my breath. Y’see, I was …
When My Smart Mouth Backfires
My daughter has been obsessssssssssed with money lately. She tries to steal the Monopoly and Life money DAILY, and the older kids have vowed/sworn on …
Dessert for Dinner
Once upon a time, a mom wanted to do something special for her kids, to make up for their missed vacation. She opened up her …
I’m The Jedi Master of Lost Crap
You know what’s weird? My memory sucks when it comes to my kids names when I need to call out to them (HEY YOU! YOU …
Sponge Bomb Tutorial
In searching for summer fun awesomeness on Pinterest, I came across this adorable post idea for “Sponge Bombs.” (Not Sponge Bob, which I inadvertently say EVERY. FREAKING. …
My Twelve Year Old Photographer. Look! It’s a Tree!
My oldest son had an important task this weekend. He was the camera-holder while I held Baby V and the diaper bag. He took his …
“Did That Just Happen?” Parenting Moments
Ever have “those” moments? Those “WTF?” worthy parenting moments that make you wonder if you’re in the Twilight Zone or a lunatic with offspring? Yeah. …
A Pregnancy Haircut Before Birth? Gulp.
Today I had an all-important doctor’s appointment to get my 39-week Are-you-ready-to-give-birth-yet? check (that crazy update will occur with tomorrow’s post complete with belly pics). As …
First Post. New Blog. Hold Me.
I, Lisa Douglas, did the unimaginable (for me) – I traded in my happy-go-lucky Blogger blog for a shiny new WordPress one, professionally designed (with …
Princess Doll Cake – The (Almost) Caketastrophe
Let this post serve more as a warning to you folks attempting to make your own Princess Doll Cake, m’kay? Note the strategic blurring of the …
Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Play Twister Alone in Their Shower Stall. Ever.
I truly meant to take a refreshing shower to shed the ickiness of my foul, grinch-like mood. That water faucet hadn’t seen such aggression when …