I grew up with a pool. It wasn’t private (my family owned a campground and our house was on the property), but it was a pool nonetheless, and one that sat only a couple of hundred feet from my home. I used to watch my older sister do dives and back dives and the dives […]
Hilariously Wrong Stock Photos of Childbirth
I recently published a post about the things I wish I’d known (that no one told me) before giving birth. After writing it, I began to look for a picture to use for my title graphic. Type ‘childbirth’ into the search bar of any stock photo website and you’re going to get some… interesting… results. Many were […]
Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before Giving Birth
Is there any event that is both feared and joyfully anticipated as much as giving birth? For the first-time mother especially, the fear of the unknown can often be overwhelming as she thinks about childbirth, even though she can’t wait to meet her baby. Thankfully there are thousands of resources available to expectant moms; one of […]
The Man Cold vs The Mom Cold
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. (But don’t buy ANYTHING online without going through Ebates first! They pay you to shop.) Men are pretty great. Take my husband for example. He’s an amazing father and spouse. He works hard for the kids and me every day. He can do all sorts of things that I’m […]
Raising Racially-Sensitive Kids in the Whitest State in America
It became apparent as soon as we stepped off the airplane. I noticed it amid the hustle and bustle of gathering kids and carry-ons, threading our way through the crowds to baggage claim, and finding a porter to help with our monstrous pile of luggage and car seats. People of every color flowed past us in […]
Five Signs Your Kids are Staging a Coup
A version of this post originally appeared on Scary Mommy. Is everything peaceful on the home front? Despite a few rough moments now and then, do you feel good about the familial order of things? Do your kids know the roles they play and and are happy with their places in the family? You poor delusional fool. Your children […]
The Best Rides at Legoland Florida, as Told by Kids Ages 3-14
A big Thank You to Legoland Florida for providing us with tickets to the park. About a month ago, we took a family vacation to Florida. When I say ‘family vacation’ I’m not just talking about the hubby, kids, and me; I’m talking about my entire extended family. There were 20 of us in all. 10 […]
Meme Monday: Chores- Perception vs Reality
Does your kid look at life this way or is it just mine? Meme Monday: Chores- Perception vs Reality Like it? Share it! Click on the picture to bring you to Facebook.
My Ten Most Popular Posts of 2015
I love the end of the year. I love looking back on where I’ve been and looking forward to where I’m going. I love the fresh start that’s before me. I love making plans for how I’ll be more organized/healthy/on top of everything/whatever, even though I know I’ll fall off whatever resolution bandwagon I’ve jumped […]
“Why am I Sticky?” A Poem About Parenthood
“Why Am I Sticky?” A Poem About Parenthood Our baby is here, a sweet little boy. He’s tiny, my love bug, our bundle of joy. I feed him and burp him, then lay him down. “Why am I sticky?” I ask with a frown. Upon closer inspection, I soon see why. Dribbled milk’s on my skin, and […]