My daughter (7) recently participated in her second Camp Invention, a week-long summer camp offered through elementary schools to rising 1st through 6th graders. It involves hands-on problem-solving and it makes science fun. My daughter had a blast both years and wants to go again next year, so I would recommend it. Our Experience Each child […]
Cheeseburger Pie
Have you ever made cheeseburger pie? My sister just made this recipe and said it was super easy and a big hit with her family. Kind of reminds me of Shepherd’s pie (yum!) Anyway, looks like a kid-pleaser to me, so I think I will give it a try. Here’s the recipe she shared in […]
Tips for Kids Who are Constipated
Here are a few things I have learned about kids and constipation. What is causing/contributing to the constipation? In our experience: Diet - My youngest especially is not a lover of fibrous foods. He eats too much candy (though we have gotten a lot better). And he wasn’t drinking enough water. We are doing better with […]
Motherhood Moments: Guys and Dolls
Motherhood Moments are pictures I take around the house when the kids do something funny or interesting. It runs the gamut from messes to mischief. Suffice it to say, there’s plenty of material around here… Stretch limo to Barb’s prom? At the dance (in matching purple necklaces?) Everyone spreads out and waits for the African […]
The Barbie House: Random Moments of Funny
Welcome to The Barbie® House! And…what is that? It’s a series of pictures of pretend play captioned with humor by super funny mom Shannon Doyle. Sleeping kitty is blissfully unaware that gigantic mutant kitty is scheming her demise. Hmm. What happened here? (a) Teenage boys (b) Earthquake epicenter in Malibu (c) Barbie savagely seeking chocolate […]
5 Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Who’s Your Daddy?
If you are looking for unique and affordable Father’s Day gift ideas, here are five ideas from TheMommyhood.com that might inspire you. Is he a griller? If so, he might enjoy our favorite grilling cookbook. We have it and use it often. Is he a lounger? If so, you should explore Color Cloud Hammocks – […]
Kids and Gum (@#$%&^*!!!!!)
Let’s talk about kids and gum, shall we? My daughter never had any issues, but Charlie would just swallow it, so I adopted my sister’s rule: “You have to be five to get gum.” Now I wish we had said six. Charlie turned five on Friday. His one birthday wish – a gum ball machine. Originally, […]
Motherhood Moments: Charlie and the Label Maker
Motherhood Moments are a series of photos of funny things my kids do around the house. Some of them make me mad, but most of them just make me laugh. My four (almost five) year old has developed a love of office equipment lately. It has lead us to some interesting motherhood moments… Hmm, what’s […]
The Baby Sucks: Danger!
Are you a worrier? I am, which is why I think I relate so much to this drawing. Life sure was easier when WE were kids and our parents did the worrying. Being carefree is the kind of thing you can’t appreciate until you aren’t anymore. I guess there is some comfort in the knowledge […]
How to Resolve Unwanted Charges on Your iTunes Account
So, let’s say your four-year-old who was playing on your iPad spent $94 on penguins…and you need to get that resolved. There are two things you can do: #1 – File a request via “Express Lane” which can be found on the general iTunes support page or via iTunes on desktop. #2 - Or, you can […]
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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