I lost control of many things when I became a mom. My sleep schedule, personal hygiene, ability to eat any food that requires two hands, the Apple TV Remote. You know, that slightly-thicker-than-paper remote.… read more »
PRE-Prenatal Parenting Prep
May 15, 2016As I was completing my workout yesterday, my toddler jumped on my back to add some extra resistance to my already feeble attempt at girlie push-ups. I started thinking about how we, as parents,… read more »
Did I Really Just Say That? Crap That Happens When You Have Kids.
February 15, 2016Before I had children, there were many phrases I was certain I would never utter. Most of them are fairly tame. Such as the “please stop putting dog food in my stand mixer,” and… read more »
When Papa Replaces Mom … Hilari — something – Ensues
January 24, 2016I don’t get away a lot. Don’t get me wrong. I love being a mom and I love spending time with my kids, but let’s be honest, they suck the life out of you.… read more »
Holiday Traditions
December 16, 2015They’re here! The holidays, I mean. Actually, they have been for a couple of months now. That cheery, yet slightly stressful time of year is upon us when we struggle to get things… read more »
The “Honey Don’t You Ever Do” List
October 28, 2015I woke up the other morning to the smell of sauce cooking. At first I thought it was a dream. A dream where I was literally in heaven, hanging out with my grandparents, old… read more »
I Am One in Four
October 3, 2015I was recently made aware that October 15th is Pregnancy Loss Awareness Day. If you’ve followed much of what I’ve written over the last few months, you may find that this post is… read more »
Parental Guidance Suggested
September 14, 2015I’ve never really been one to use vulgar or obscene language. My mom did not raise me like that, right ma? But now I have kids. And kids are jerks sometimes. And kids make… read more »
Mothers, be good to your daughters, too …
August 30, 2015My husband is out with friends for the day, my youngest daughter is in bed and my 6 yr. old daughter decides to jump on YouTube and have a little dance party. I’m always… read more »
Happy Father’s Day
June 21, 2015There are some men just a-walkin’ around Their hearts not their own yet their feet on the ground They work and they love with not a word of complaint They tirelessly give with the… read more »