Best Mom Advice
When I was a new mom I got a LOT of advice. I wanted advice on everything from potty training to college applications (I’m a big picture person).… Read More Best Mom Advice
Category: Confession
Nap Time is Sacred Time
At the risk of sound sacrilegious let me just say that nap time is sacred time. All the moms of littles are nodding their heads and thinking “heck yes”, while everyone else thinks I’m crazy. I think I can live with that reaction. … Read More Nap Time is Sacred Time
Mr. Spreadsheets Teaches Me to Say No
One of the great things about Mr. Spreadsheets is his ability to say no… at home. I have a hard time saying no in any situation, except with my kids and then it’s a matter of screaming it rather than saying, but that’s another topic entirely. … Read More Mr. Spreadsheets Teaches Me to Say No
Snow at Christmas, $20 in your pocket and Blood Draws, one of these is not like the others…
What do snow at Christmas, $20 found in an old coat pocket, and blood draws have in common?
They are all potential surprises. If you’ve never seen a 3 year old get his blood drawn it’s basically like watching someone draw blood from a rabid bear. … Read More Snow at Christmas, $20 in your pocket and Blood Draws, one of these is not like the others…
Faux Fur: A Must Have in Any Girl’s Wardrobe?
Can we take a few minutes and chat about girl clothes? Why is everything covered in glitter, and why can’t girls wear cool science shirts? Why can’t girls like dinosaurs, and seriously what about a Batman shirt for a girl?… Read More Faux Fur: A Must Have in Any Girl’s Wardrobe?
Weather Envy
You know what you don’t wear in the fall in Texas? Sweaters. There’s really no reason to own a sweater in Texas.
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Thriving Thirties
I have to take a quick minute and admit that I LOVE being in my thirties.
I was a little bit worried as my 30th birthday approached, but now that I’m several years into this, I can whole heartedly admit that I love my thirties. … Read More Thriving Thirties
The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff
I’m convinced that 90% of being a good friend is showing up.
That’s it. I may feel this way because I’m not fun, I am a Hufflepuff after all.… Read More The Secret to Being a Good Friend is Being a Hufflepuff
First Kid vs. Third Kid
When Harry Potter was a baby we were pretty cautious of his schedule. I remember carefully packing him snacks, extra clothes, and enough diapers to last a week, just to go to story time. Things are a little different with the Princess. I keep a couple of diapers in the the car just in case,… Read More First Kid vs. Third Kid
Cultivating Chaos 