Tucker was being particularly naughty that morning: whining, endlessly antagonizing, and recklessly wearing his sassy pants. Our words flew between us, his picking up speed and intensity. After a string of squabbles, he had reached his limit. Shouting a...
Penelope. Penny. Penny Poo-Poo. Penny Poopsy. Angel. Muffin. These are just some of the names I call my first baby. For 10 1/2 years before my baby girl was born, I was obsessed with my dog. She was my...
Happy Back to school time moms, dads, and children of all ages!
This is a bitter sweet time for everyone. The first day back is always so fun! Everyone is excited for the new year to start. This includes teachers...
Something about becoming a mother makes you immediately think that you should also become Superwoman. I'm not sure if it's growing another human inside our bodies or the fact that most of us survive on zero sleep, but something...
As I wrote this post, I realize that I'm about to tell a group of strangers something I'm too embarrassed to tell my best friends: I am having serious marital problems. At a time in my life when I...
Now, before anyone comes throwing breast-shaped bricks through my window, hear me out. I am a firm believer in the #fedisbest movement. I don’t think it’s fair to shame mamas because their bodies can’t produce or because they simply choose...
August is here! Just because school is about to be in session doesn't mean that the fun stops! There are plenty of awesome things to do as Summer comes to a close. As always, if we missed your favorite,...
From the beginning, my husband and I were in agreement about having three kids. We now have an almost four year old son, and our daughter just turned one. Needless to say, there is a lot going on at...
If you do a quick google search, you'll find loads of articles that outline why children should not be allowed to share a bed with their parents. You'll even find horrific tales of how toddlers sneaking into the master...
"Mommy has to go to work." A very simple sentence that often leaves a sense of guilt. Many mothers ask themselves how long they should stay home after giving birth. But opinions differ drastically when it comes to the...