I’m not proud of this, but it makes me laugh. My son wanted a cool band-aid and I didn’t have any.
10 Things Learned from My Purple Foot
So, I have been looking for the humor in the busted ankle of this past week. (If you need the back story, read You Know You are Having a Bad Week When You Borrow Your Dad’s Walker). Here are some things I learned about being injured and on crutches: It rains a lot when you are […]
You Know You are Having a Bad Week When You Borrow Your Dad’s Walker
Crashed and burned in the yard this week. Here’s how my son took me down… My not quite 3-year-old is at that age where he is testing us constantly. He was walking on the lower end of a brick retaining wall between our house and the neighbor’s. I asked him to get down. He sat […]
My Purse is a Garbage Can: How to Make Your Own Purse Organizer
“Here you go, Mom.” [My daughter hands me a candy wrapper.] There’s no trash can in sight and I have no pockets–so into the purse it goes. I contribute to the mess with coupons and receipts. Until it looks like this. This is my actual purse (and my actual tennis shoe). I’ve struggled with the […]
Dip, Baby Dip, C’mon Now
Oh, did I ever find something yummy. My sister and I went to a Women’s Expo this weekend and we found some super-great dips by a company called All Stars Dips. (No, this is not an advertisement). Have you ever made that Knorr Spinach dip – the one you mix with sour cream, Mayo, etc? That’s a good one, […]
Motherhood: A Job Description
Wanted. Woman who is unafraid of poop, vomit, and mucus. Must be selfless and willing to work long hours for no pay. Must also be willing to forgo sleep and eat cold food that is supposed to be hot. Duties include nose-wiping, butt-wiping, sandwich-making and poo removal. Must be able to wrestle a toddler into […]
An Unintended Benefit
Holy cow do I make my share of bad decisions as a mom, but every now and again I do something right. I wrote a post around Valentine’s Day (The Card Is In the Mail – P.S. I Love You) about getting my kids little mailboxes and writing them notes so they get some “mail.” By doing […]
How To Make a Tutu
Following are instructions on how to make an easy and inexpensive tutu for the little ballerina in your life. It’s actually a great activity to do with friends, so consider hosting a tutu party. What you will need: [pinit] 4-6 yards of tulle (Wal-Mart $1 per yard, JoAnn’s $1.50/$2.00 per yard depending on the sheen. I […]
Why There Are Wood-Chips in My Purse
We are still adjusting to the freedoms awarded to my son by his new bed. Much to my dismay, he hasbeen waking up during the night and pitter-pattering his way down the hall to us. I decided a real night-light might help. We have this little turtle we love that lights up, but it turns off by itself. If he wakes […]
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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