Every year since my son start forming coherent sentences, I have recorded the things I have found comical and worthy of saving because as a mother, I want to remember these things forever. And also, my oldest is pretty darn hysterical. For those who know him, you’d probably…
I was struggling this weekend. My kids were being terrible. I wasn’t feeling the greatest. I had a really long week, and I was dealing with a sick kid. On top of it all, my husband was working all weekend, and quite frankly I was feeling kind of…
Eventually, the honeymoon phase will cease to exist. Parenting stresses, finances, meddling in-laws and marriage troubles are inevitable and are sure to cause some strife in your relationship. In my opinion, and in research I’ve conducted, there are some sure-tell signs that your marriage is worth saving.
It’s that time of year again where parents tend to play the “Santa is Watching You” card. It’s incredibly easy to threaten your kids when they act up but also to recognize them when they’re being nice. I have created a nice and naughty notice to use with…
Five year old’s start to become independent little people capable of conquering the world, except not really. They claim that they can dress themselves, which we all know only means that they’re going to show up at school looking like they just left the circus. They claim that…
I am the proud mom of two boys. Two very cute, very energetic, head-strong little boys who are equally a mix of their daddy’s attitude and pure masculinity and their mamma’s sass and sweetness. I often get asked what it’s like to raise boys, and I immediately visualize…
Dearest Beckett, Where have the last two years gone? It seems like just yesterday, I was fighting contractions and a labor very different than your brothers. I had been sent home from the hospital, not yet quite dilated with escalating contractions. I was frustrating, and I was tired….
A few weeks ago, I enlisted the help of mothers every where seeking advice on how to better parent my independent five year old. He’s an intuitive, funny and rambunctious boy who often challenges his father and I by acting out, throwing tantrums and back-talking. I have been…
Dear Strong-Willed Child, Lately we’ve been battling about small things such as shoes, clothing, food, messes which have led to screaming, crying and early bedtimes. You had just stopped crying in this photo, eyes still wet with tears as I reminded you how much I love you. Only…