Whew! Made it through a fun (but long) summer and today is the first day of the rest of my life that both kids are in school full time. Those Staggered Kindergarten Days Many schools (like ours) have kindergartners come for a few hours one day for the first two weeks of school. I am sure […]
Barbie House: First Day of School
Do your kids play with Barbies®? Have you have ever laughed at the way you found them or other toys at your house? If so, let me welcome you to The Barbie® House! Funny mom and TheMommyhood.com contributor, Shannon Doyle, has captured photos of the adventures that take place in her daughters doll house and […]
How to Spruce Up Damaged Dress Shoes
So, my super talented (and gorgeous) niece, Julia came up with a most excellent fix for a pair of new shoes that sustained some damage to the heels. How to Fix Scuffed Heels By Julia Olson I bought these shoes to wear at a wedding. I literally took one step out of our door, and […]
Too Much Summer Fun = Slap Fest
Disclaimer: This is not how we are all the time. But this is what happened, and I am here to own it. This summer has been BY FAR the busiest, most active summer yet. I know I am fortunate to get to work from home because that allows me to spend summer days with the […]
When Your Baby Laughs…
Who can resist a sweet baby laughing? I mean, really. The only thing better is YOUR sweet baby laughing which is why this drawing by the beautiful and talented Heather Hopp-Bruce resonated with me. My kids are growing up so fast. I still love their laughter but it’s hard to capture with a camera. Babies just […]
Cooking Tips & Inspiration From Stephanie at Never the Same Spice Twice Blog
Okay, Friends. Something interesting is happening to me that I didn’t anticipate. I have met some really cool people through my book. What? You mean your blog? No, my book. I have approached a few bloggers who are expecting about reading my book. Seems like a good idea to help spread the word, right? It […]
Fathers’ Day: A Time for Counting Many Blessings
The following is a guest post by my friend Kevin Tate. In the afternoons and on weekends I watch a little boy play with complete abandon. Lost from the world in a well of imagination, he goes with full confidence anywhere whim may lead. The adventures and explorations he follows in his mind may be […]
On Being a Father (Written By My Dad)
The following is a guest post by my beloved Dad. On Being a Father By Bob Alexander Children do not look at a father as a provider for security, food, shelter, etc. That’s how we see ourselves. These things are a given and a child isn’t likely to even think of them. What a child […]
What I Wish I’d Known Fatherhood Edition: 10 Things I Have Learned
10 Things I Have Learned about Fatherhood By Adam M. First things first. Yes, I love my sons (9 and 7 years old) an amount that I can’t express in words and they, along with my wife, are the greatest things that have ever happened to me. I wouldn’t change a thing. That said…there are […]
Two Father’s Day Gift-Giving Tips
Okay, so all the Father’s day gift ideas I usually share are actual gift ideas. These are based on gifts we have given or things we have and like in our family. You will find unique and affordable father’s day gifts ideas, as well as useful, fun and gorgeous ones. You don’t have to break […]
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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