This is the Valentine’s Day card my mom gave to my dad yesterday. And this is the card my dad got for my mom… Isn’t that funny?! Have you ever had any weird coincidences like that?
The Best Romantic Comedies
In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about some fun romantic movies. I put together a list, but I know I am probably missing some really good ones. Would love your input. [pinit] Romantic Comedies that Make Me Laugh Out Loud French Kiss Six Days Seven Nights Bridget Jones’s Diary American Dreamer Just Friends Romantic […]
A Really Good Paint For Little Kids
We got some of this kids paint as a gift and my kids really like it. And I like it because there’s no need for brushes or cups of water that might spill. It’s not totally mess free, but it’s washable. And scented (not that we want our kids sniffing paint). Since my kids really […]
Story Night on a Starry Night
One night at bed time, my daughter asked me to tell her a story. Creatively bankrupt, I decided to just tell her a real story. She loved it, and asked me if I would tell her a little story every night. While I didn’t promise that, I did say I would try to start telling […]
How To Keep Those Princess Shoes Organized
At present, my daughter owns more princess shoes than regular shoes. I needed a way to keep them organized, so I picked up this shoe rack at Bed Bath & Beyond for around $25 (with a 20% off coupon). Each level rotates around, so she can see all the glass-slipper options. It’s perfect for princess […]
Baked Pork Tenderloin
If you like pork tenderloin, do I have something for you! This is one tasty entree, my Friends. This is one of those recipes that I forgot about for a while. I made it again recently and my husband (who hates mushrooms) kept saying wow over and over again. The kids avoided the gravy on […]
How to Make Your Own Photo Valentines Cards
Have you seen those valentines where there is a picture of a child holding a lollipop? Well, this year, I decided to make some. Now before you go thinking supermom thoughts, you should know I first saw this TWO years ago. That’s right – it took me a whole two years to […]
The Barbie House: Art Imitating Life
TheMommyhood.com brings you another episode of… The Barbie® House is the aftermath of pretend play, captured in images and captioned with humor by one super funny mom. FINALLY! A well-balance family dinner of pizza and tea. But wait! Where is Mom? (next picture, please) Oh, no! Mom has collapsed in the kitchen and never makes […]
10 Tips for Keeping Your House Clean
Are you a neat freak who loves to clean, or a not-so-neat freak (like me) who could use a little motivation? Either way, do I have something for you. Check out these great tips from Christine of I Dream of Clean. You may not realize it, but your habits either encourage messiness in your home […]
I Don’t Like It
My daughter (7) and her friends at school have started to take in interest in boys. She started talking to me about it recently, and I was genuinely startled. As she was talking, I looked down only to discover that a fire hose of sweat was shooting out from each armpit. I pressed my lips […]
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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