When you got that first job at the grocery store or fast food joint, there was some verbiage in your application that said “and other duties as assigned.” Well, Motherhood is just brimming with surprise duties (and doodies). New ones pop up every day. From cleaning vomit to removing a splinter from a child who was screaming like she was at a […]
The Best Cereal Bowls
Once upon a time, I fled my children went to the grocery store for a vacation to buy some food. I was wandering around aimlessly throwing carbs organic fruits and vegetables into my cart. That’s when I saw it… the best cereal bowl EVER! It’s quite simply a bowl with a built-in straw. There is no […]
I Think I Might Need to Find a Support Group
I got another one. A water toy. This one is a hop scotch by Banzai ($10 at Toys R Us). I couldn’t help myself. We hooked it up today, and it didn’t disappoint. When you stomp on it, it forces the water to shoot up in other places. They had a blast with it. I […]
Gift Ideas for Teachers
It’s that time of year again! Time to give gifts to the wonderful teachers who educate and take such good care of our kids during the school year. Here are a few inexpensive and creative gift ideas: Potted Plant/Flowers: Have your munchkin help you put a flower or plant in a pot. This can be […]
Give Your Juice Box Wings
If your munchkin is famous for squeezing instead of holding a juice box, lift up the side tabs to make wings! They also make a plastic juice box holder with plastic handles on the side, but I think this is easier.
Motherhood is a Series of Mini Graduations
It’s hard to believe the school year has come and gone. The end of kindergarten marks yet another rite of passage – something else that is not about to happen for the first time – but has happened. There’s no ceremony, but the conclusion of the first year of school is, in itself, a mini […]
Outdoor Fun for a Bargain
Time for a confession. I have a small addiction to buying water-related entertainment stuff for my kids. Show me an inflatable and I get all excited. (Wait, that doesn’t sound quite right. Well, you know what I mean.) Anyway, my pal, Rachel, went to a birthday party where they had one of these wacky sprinklers and […]
On Becoming My Mother
Daughter: “Mom, where are my white sandals?” Me: “You mean the ones that are two sizes too small? No idea.” (In truth, I have no idea where they went after I dropped them off at Goodwill). My mom always threw stuff away, and I never understood why until now. One of my many unnamed motherhood […]
Rules to Live By (and a Request for a Cat)
I’m tired of being the only one doing the clean up. My kids are more and more capable every day, so I decided to come up with a few rules that will teach the kids how to help out around the house. I didn’t want to do too many, so I just picked five to start with. […]
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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