I considered making the only thing in this post the following: Whatever. We. Want. But then I thought I should chronicle my time when the kids are gone this weekend because it’s a strange mixture of thoughts, feelings, and actions that are reminiscent of, yet completely different from, what we used to do before we […]
Does 3 Day Potty Training Really Work?
This post contains affiliate links. Perhaps you remember my desperate scream of frustration that I tried to pass off as humor when I was potty training Samuel (if you don’t, you can find it here). Suffice it to say that it was not a pleasant experience. For either of us. Not even a little bit. So it […]
I Told My Two Year Old Her Butt was Big
“Mummy, I hafta pee!” My freshly potty trained two year old dashed into the bathroom where I was blow drying my hair, tugging at her pajama pants as she ran. I set the blow dryer on the counter, scooped her up, and rushed to the toilet, unwilling to test the urgency of her declaration for even a second longer […]
I Like It When They’re Sick
I like it when they’re sick. When the demands of the day come to a sudden, screeching halt. I like it when they’re sick. When their small bodies lean into mine, heavy and feather light at once. I like it when they’re sick. When it’s completely acceptable, expected even, to stay in our pajamas all day. I […]
What’s Really Important
What’s Really Important I’m staring at my phone when he opens the driver’s door. He climbs in, drops two paper bags onto my lap, and backs out of our parking spot. I take a moment to place them at my feet, then return to my reading. As we pull out of the parking lot, he remarks, […]
When a Stranger Came Calling
I’m always wary when strangers come to the door, so one Saturday when an unfamiliar vehicle pulled into our driveway, I was instantly on alert. When a Stranger Came Calling A young man in his late teens or early twenties, with unkempt, curly hair exited the passenger seat, and an attractive middle aged woman in […]
I Asked, You Answered: Useful Baby Items
Disclosure: If you’re expecting a child or know someone who is, you might want to buy some of these items. If you use one of the links I provide, it won’t cost you a cent more, but I’ll earn a small amount to help keep the blog afloat. Thanks for your support! For our first […]
Seven Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Had My Third Child, Part 2
Disclosure- I know the title is seven things I wish I’d known, but here’s a bonus #8: Having three kids is expensive. I’ve thrown a few affiliate links in this post, so if you use one you won’t have to pay any more than you normally would, but I’ll earn a few cents to buy my […]
Seven Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Had My Third Child: Part 1
Back in September I wrote a post entitled Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Had My Second Child. It has easily become the most popular post on my blog, sometimes even beating out new posts for the number of views in a single day. As I thought about it’s popularity, it occurred to […]
I Asked, You Answered: Useless Baby Items
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to go against everyone’s advice and buy that piece of baby junk: 1. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 2. I’ll receive a small commission on any purchase you make when you use my link. So don’t do it, but do do it… for me 😉 […]