I was reading an article on Jackie O in People Magazine this week and something in the article really caught my attention. Someone described her as a “careful eater.” I read that and then looked at all the pictures of her, so slim and regal-looking. I think it was one of her kids who said […]
Tech Tuesday: Tips for Going Paperless
I totally open my mail over the garbage can. And I should probably shred more than I do, but here’s what the fine folks at Digitwirl suggest as far as going paperless… How do you control paper clutter at your house?
How to Clean A Stroller
Previously on TheMommyhood.com, we shared tips for How to Clean Your Jogging Stroller. But today we are covering how to clean regular ole strollers. We just got back from a trip to Disney World. My kids are 4 and 7 and thought we should take strollers for them since there is so much walking at Disney […]
I…am a Spaz
Today, we are tripping down my personal Memory Lane just for heck of it. Falling Down You Know You Are Having A Bad Week When You Borrow Your Dad’s Walker - Crashed and burned in the yard. Here’s how my son took me down… 10 Things I learned from my Purple Foot - So, I have been looking for […]
My Son Loves Me Like Lloyd Loves Diane Court
And the motherhood moments continue…It seems Charlie dictated his Christmas list to his sister. She probably directed him to do it. It’s only September, so I gotta give her props for being on the ball! When my son came walking in with his Magnadoodled message of love held high above his head, I couldn’t help […]
TheMommyhood.com Rewind: Poop Stories Are Funny…Later
Let’s revisit some funny stories over the next few days shall we? We have a lot of new people in TheMommyhood (welcome!) so this is a great time to catch up on a few classics if you are new and relive an old chuckle or two if you are not. Let’s start with…poo. Surely Hard […]
Tech Tuesday: How to Protect Your Computer Files
Vvvvoop! That might be the sound my files made as they disappeared into the ether as the hard drive on my two-year-old iMac went kaput. Warning Signs I had noticed my computer was running slow, and then it got slower and slower. You could click on something, but it would take several minutes for the […]
How to Make Your Own Bath Paint
Need a way to get your kids into the bath? No problem! Just mix up some bath-time fun with one of these recipes from Angela’s Heartwork! 1. Shaving Cream Fun Mix: shaving cream & food coloring You also need a place to put the colored cream. Angela suggests a muffin tin and only three drops of […]
Halloween Graveyard Cake Recipe
Looking for a great Halloween dish to make this year? Have you ever seen one of those graveyard cakes? My friend Kristen makes this adorable graveyard cake for Halloween each year. I was hunting a picture of it to show you guys and luckily our friend Adam snapped a picture of it. How cute is […]
Disney World Tips: Did you know there are Disney World Apps?
Disney wait times are on the brain as I plan our trip to Walt Disney World because I know we are going to have to manage our kids through those lines. So, how can one find out the wait times at Walt Disney World? Technology, baby! This is when I thank my lucky stars I […]
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- “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