Have you ever wondered what life would be like if we all turned into Legos? No? Well I have, and after giving it a lot of thought, I think it would be AWESOME. Sure, not being able to reach the top of our head with our own hands would be a drag, but the […]
The Lie Every Parent Wants to Believe
I stand in your bedroom doorway as tears create rivulets down my cheeks, pooling on my chin for a millisecond before splashing onto my shirt. You are sound asleep, curled on your side facing the wall. The Lie Every Parent Wants to Believe I sneak across the wood floor and lay beside you, on top of the […]
6 Totally Useless Things I’ve Learned Since Having Kids
I have learned a lot in my time as a parent. No, not just a lot. I’m talking BOOK LOADS. I imagine any parent would say the same. Experience is truly the greatest teacher. Most of the information I’ve learned is quite helpful. I can change diapers, calm a tantrum (sometimes), teach someone how to […]
Dear Teacher, Don’t Let Him Fool You
Dear Teacher, In a couple of weeks my son will walk through the doors of your classroom and for the next nine months many of his waking hours will be spent with you. I know as the days, weeks, and months pass, you’ll get to know a side of him that even I am […]
Today I Wasn’t Perfect
Today I yelled at my kids more times than I can count. Yesterday I took them out for ice cream. Today we ran errands and I did housework. Yesterday we spent all day at the beach. Today I was short on patience. Yesterday I had it in abundance. Today I Wasn’t Perfect Today I […]
9 Self-Help Skills Your Child Should Know Before Starting Kindergarten
This post contains an affiliate link. I’ll earn a small commission on any purchases made, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! When preparing to send your child to school for the first time, your mind is probably consumed by many thoughts: “How is my baby so big already?” “There’s seriously a three page […]
Back to School Resource List
A list of resources from Oh, Honestly pertaining to school 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Started Kindergarten How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping 4 Tips to Navigate School Waters With a Food Allergic Child Checklist of Questions to Ask the School if Your Child Has Food Allergies Periscope […]
When Comparison Tries to Steal My Joy
It sneaks up on me when I’m not paying attention; subtle, unassuming, pretending to be my friend. “I’m only here to help,” it tells me. “I’ll show you how to be a better person.” I look where it’s pointing; at that woman with the cute clothes and the stylish haircut. Then I look at my […]
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Started Kindergarten
This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission on any purchase made at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! When the new school year begins in several weeks, I will send my second child off to kindergarten. For some reason I thought it would be easier the second time around, […]
How NOT to React When You Find a Tick in Your Bed
This post contains affiliate links. This morning I discovered a dead tick in my bed. I was grossed out of course, but kept a cool head. After all, if you live in the northeastern US, dealing with ticks is just a part of life. We check our kids daily to make sure they don’t have […]