Every time we go out in public we are a freak show.
I kid you not, we are the family that you can hear from across the store, the one that you avoid, the family where the kid are hitting, screaming, and yes…the family that is trying to moon the other customers. … Read More Volume Control Isn’t Important
I hate Legos. There I said it, I’m probably going to be kicked out of the mom club for admitting it. … Read More I Hate Legos
Parenthood has a way of knocking you on your butt… over an over again. Just when you think you have the hang of it… you realize…You don’t. It’s a daily exercise in humility.… Read More What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger… Right?
I’m going to own being a stay at home mom. It was a choice I made. I wanted to spend these first few years with my kids, I wanted to be there when they woke up and when they went to bed, and during all the moments in between.
… Read More Stop Saying “Just” a Mom
So admit it, you’re drowning, I’m drowning. This is the stage of life we’re in right now. It’s rough… but we will make it out. And in the meantime, there are some really beautiful (and funny) moments that make the whole journey worth it. … Read More Embracing the “Littles” Phase of Life: Enjoying the Moments
I don’t enjoy taking my kids in public. I know it sounds terrible. I mean there are some public places I’m thrilled to take them: the park, Walmart, Costco, the library… you know places where people wear pajamas and there’s a 90% chance you’re going to run into another child having an epic meltdown. I… Read More Learning to Leave the House
I’m going to be honest, being a mom does not come naturally to me. I sincerely hoped that I would be one of those moms that just “got it’”, but I’m totally not.
Ok friends, we just got back from a 2500 mile road trip with three kids 6 and under. Yes, you read that correctly, 2500 miles. So let’s start off by saying that our extended families live far away…. like 1200+ miles away. Seeing them for the holidays involves extensive travel on our part. Last year… Read More The DOs and DONTs of Road Tripping With Kids
I’m not one of those moms that cries on the first day of school. I’m the mom that is smiling and almost giddy. I’m sure the teacher and other moms think I’m terrible and heartless… I’m ok with that. I’m a big believer that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Time apart gives me the… Read More Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Why I Love School
Cultivating Chaos 