There are some misconceptions about my parenting skills floating around out there and I think I need to clear some of them up. For honesty sake. For clarity. And for me. 'Cause it's fun!I do not have a baby potty in my kitchen for my - potty trained for over a year - 3 year [...]
We had a friend's daughter here the other morning. From about 7:45 to 2, I had four wonderful, happy, playing children. They colored, played school, basketball, watch Mickey Mouse and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. It was really nice. I was not beckened every five seconds and actually managed to get some things I wanted to do, [...]
Always LateI am always late. I can't stand it. It drives me nuts. Seriously. I used to be on time, even early. But something happened in the growing of my family. I lost track of time. Or at least the ability to manage my time!It is funny how that happens. How time seems to flutter away, making [...]
I've noticed lately that all my children seem to hear from me is "Hold on", "Just a minute", "In a second", and "I will as soon as I {fill in the blank}". I seem to be so busy with cooking, cleaning, chores, diaper changes, blogging - let's be honest - and other time consuming tasks [...]
I didn't know.I didn't.I am actually a little in shock!I had no clue that when I became a stay at home mom that, one day - much sooner than I would have anticipated, I would actually be a stay at home maid! I don't like it. It is not what I signed up for. I [...]
I love giving goodies to my neighbors, friends, and the children's teachers during the holiday season! It is a wonderful, and affordable way to thank someone for all they have done for your and your family all year round! And of course, almost everyone loves receiving chocolates! They also make a fantastic goft for mail [...]
In this time of year where we are all scurrying around trying to find the perfect gift, video game, or sweater for our loved ones, we should pause and take note of those just trying to survive. Please take a moment to read about Hearts of Haiti below:Through the sale of Heart of Haiti products, [...]
I have two daughters in Preschool and one going in a year or so. I constantly struggle to remember to label things and often find that the teachers have written, in sharpie, on the girls things, in order to identify which child has what. Not only do I feel guilty for forgetting, I now have [...]
I love my daughters, I do. I love them all the time, no matter what. But, lately, their little "personality disorders" are driving me up the proverbial wall and making me crazy - er and unstable. The BabyMegan, at the ripe old age of 16 months, has figured out that mommy comes running when she [...]
