I would say I’m a planner. If there’s something big going on, you can bet my clothes are pressed and set out the night before. Suffice it to say, it drives me bonkers if I overlook an important detail. But, you know there’s always something… I went to have headshots taken by a professional photographer […]
It's my…blogoversary
TheMommyhood is ONE! Hard to believe I have been actively blogging for over a year now – 211 posts later, what I want to say is a big ole thank you to my readers. I am grateful for your support. Even if you don’t comment (although I love comments), I know you were here because […]
Took the Kids to Washington, D.C.
We were near the mall and pointing out a historic spot to our kids when one of them produced an audible in-drawn breath and said “A SQUIRREL! Ohmigish, Ohigosh, Mom, look at that!” And the moral of the story is…six and three-year olds are a little too young to appreciate Washington, D.C. We lived there for […]
Simple Calendar Solution
I’m always interested in how other moms manage their family activities. A friend of mine has this weekly calendar by 3M. It’s basically a pad of paper that attaches to the wall and one sheet represents one week. You add the date next to the day of the week. Each family member gets their own […]
Chalking It Up To Paint
We were visiting dear friends recently, and I was watching the kids play with chalk. Only their kids had a new twist on things. They put the chalk in water and it became paint-like. (Crayola actually makes a chalk paint product, but why buy it when you can just take what you have and put […]
Motherhood Moment #17: Waiting for the Great Pumpkin (Cake)
Why does this pumpkin cake look this way? Because we made the mistake of putting the cake too low in the refrigerator. Charlie (3) got into it when my husband was in the restroom. (It’s like he was just waiting for his moment–his Great Pumpkin–just like Charlie Brown). When my spouse discoverd what he was […]
Kiddo Pretend Play is Better than Watching TV
Lately, I find myself in the hallway outside the playroom. I smile and listen to what’s going on in there, while I think to myself I need get some popcorn and have a seat. Eavesdropping on my kids’ pretend play is better than watching TV. It’s my own little live theater. My six-year-old directs a […]
Five Ways To Work in the ABCs and 1-2-3s
In my experience, the first-born child spends the most time on educational activities largely because they are the only child and we parents have more time to devote to the ABCs and 1-2-3s. Subsequent kids… um, well, that’s still important, but we have more plates to spin. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhoos1oY404] So, I am always looking for quick and easy […]
Did You Know You Can Swap DVDs for Free?
Okay, almost free. You do have to pay postage when you send something, but you just use credits from swapping to get new DVDs sent to you for no cost. Here’s how it works according to the Swap a DVD web site: You have original, playable DVDs that you do not want to keep. You […]
Check Out This Adorable Candy Corn Wreath
My friend and fellow Mom Blogger, Lindsay, made this super-cool Halloween wreath after seeing one like it in Woman’s Day Magazine. She is also making a really fun goldfish Halloween costume for her son. (I will be making the ever-so-complicated ghost costume). Both of these projects require more patience than I possess, so I must bow […]
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- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
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– 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