No one tells you when you become a mom that in addition to coming up with ALL of the money you need to raise your child, savvy organizations will use your child to enslave you to fundraise for them. These kids are little; they can’t go out on their own and sell stuff. So WE […]
What I Wish I’d Known: Judging Mommies
Judging Mommies By Lindsay Vidrine After four years of motherhood, I by no means think of myself as an expert on the subject, but have managed to pick up a lesson or two along the way. I love bonding with friends and even complete strangers over mom stories, especially the ones that end in us […]
10 Things No One Tells You When You Have a Baby
I was invited to a baby shower for a friend and wanted to include funny note about motherhood with the gift. So I wrote a top ten list of things no one tells you when you have a baby. But then I couldn’t stop thinking about all the things I wasn’t telling my friend. So, […]
Well, I Have Some BIG News…
I was having a lot of nausea, which was odd. My brain was kind of foggy, too, but even that didn’t tip me off. And then, the kicker: heartburn. The only time I have EVER had heartburn is when I was….uh, pregnant. So I did what anyone would do: 1) flip out, and 2) go […]
The Game of Things
Ever played The Game of Things? If you are looking for a good game night game, this is one to consider. I only know about it because several months ago a blog pal of mine (Angela from Angela’s Heartwork) had a picture of some of her friends laughing and the caption said something like: “This is […]
How to Remove Temporary Tattoos
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Charlie (5) wanted to put a bunch of temporary tattoos on his lower arms. I said yes because so many times I say “no.” And what’s the downside of temporary tattoos? Well, that would be picture day. So, while Charlie sat at the counter on a […]
Sisters of the Skillet Cookbook Giveaway Winner
The cookbook that Sisters of the Skillet created to support the Ronald McDonald House goes to… Xan Rawls in Snellville, GA Congratulations, Xan! (I asked and it’s pronounced “Zan.”) Xan told me she is just moving into a new place. Hope you enjoy your new home and this cookbook created to support a wonderful organization. About […]
Sign Up Genius
Do your kids play sports or participate in group activities where the parents are responsible for bringing things like snacks? If so, you should check out this site that my friend Victoria told me about. It’s called Sign Up Genius, and it’s a free web site that helps parents organize duties by signing up electronically to […]
Recent Motherhood Moments
Motherhood moments make me laugh. What are those? Random funny things found around the house that our kids do. If your kids do something funny at your house, please feel free to send in your pictures so we can all enjoy them. With that, I give you the latest motherhood moments. Dollar Bear Found this […]
Sometimes, it’s just better to lie.
I had never seen Anderson Cooper’s talk show before (uh, not my favorite, by the way). Anyway, it was a show on how easy it is for pedophiles to get access to little kids. Sometimes, I operate from a place of fear and paranoia when it comes to my kids’ safety. And this show had […]
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- "No you cannot sit on brother's face. No sitting on faces!" -- Ravyn, Ramallah, Palastine
- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
- “Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit)
– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI