Just Like Me
In between the gray hairs, the multiple diaper changes and calls for boob, despite the craziness that life has to offer, there are moments of …
Wordless Wednesday – The American Dream
Pictures from our childrens’ games this weekend. Son is a flag football player (dead center in the first picture, dark hair, forward facing), daughters are …
The Closet Door
In our hallway is a bi-fold closet door which holds our winter coats and a basket of shoes, along with other weather-related items on the …
Slow Down Sweet Children, Slow Down
She leans against me, nursing, clutching my shirt, eyelids weighed down, as she drifts into her mid-afternoon slumber. How did she get to be so …
It’s Official – The Teen’s Got Gab
I’m probably not going to get used to my teenager using the phone all the time. Half of the time the phone rings, she’s the …
*Notes to self*
*When the packers say “don’t worry, we won’t pack your vacuum ma’am”, ensure they also mean all parts to the vacuum, including the part that …
Kidlet Summer Fun
My 18 month old (as of tomorrow), while throwing a fit because my husband had to run out this morning, turned and punched me in …
Things I love
*My 1 year olds sparkle in her eye when this obnoxiously loud singing doll’s chest gets pressed, causing her to bop up and down doing …
A Little Cooperation with a Side of Thankfulness, Please
Ah, the trials and tribulations of having a pre-teen in junior high. Kids should come with a handbook when they suddenly change and turn a …
Memory Lane Monday
My 9 month old, soon to be 10 month old (this weekend) is the fastest crawler I have *ever* seen. Seriously, is there a Baby …
12 Year Olds and Responsibility
I had to lay the mom ‘smack down’ wednesday night on my 12 year old, who’s realllllly good at procrastinating, stalling, and batting her eyelashes …