I just told my children, in a stern, pre-coffee, exhausted tone that I am in no way, shape, or form in the mood to deal with tantrums today. I can only hope they understand this. I am in the mood to play with calm, happy, children. I am in the mood to fold laundry - [...]
I am all done with taking care of kids late into the night. All done. Finished. Kaput. Throwing in the towel. Calling in the big dogs. Done.Done.Done.Done.Done.Done.Done!DONE!Megan is up. It is 10:58 pm. This is her third night in a row to be up. Monday she went down at 7:30 pm, woke at 10 pm, [...]
This weekend, my husband took the time to teach Katie how to swing herself on the playset. He is a great dad, he is, but it was more for selfish reasons that he pressed it. We are both so tired of pushing the kids! Is that awful? If it is, oh well. It gets [...]
When I had children, my friend set changed. My non - children friends, whether single or not, went on with their lives and I made new, mommy, friends. I started out friending anyone who had children and then, over the years, whittled out the ones I didn't have much in common with, and now, have settled into [...]
OK guys! You know I am not much of a "cause" gal, but let's face it, the holiday's can be deadly. And if my posting this can keep one person from thinking that they are fine to drive after 2 drinks, when they are just feeling "good", then it is worth the time to do [...]
Last night, my parents told me that my Grandma is suddenly very ill with pancreatic cancer and may only make it another 2 months. If that. Hospice is being called in, she is being made comfortable and, just like that, my last Grandparent and my girls only Great- Grandparent will go to meet her maker.I [...]
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 [...]
