Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases you make will cost you the same as ever, but I’ll receive a small commission to keep the blog running. Thanks for your support! When you’re expecting your first child, you read a million books on the subject because you’re nervous and you have no idea what […]
Meme Monday: Parenting Mystery
Welcome to my newest feature: Meme Monday The other day I made my first ever meme and tweeted it to a few people. Bundoo asked if I had it on the blog so they could pin it. I didn’t, but thought, “Hey, I could do that and call it Meme Monday!” (which maybe is already […]
Week 33: Back to the Future
If this is your first time joining me for the Keeping It Real Challenge, click here to find out what it’s all about. I have seen a glimpse into my future. Oddly, it looks a lot like my past. When we signed Samuel up for PreK, we had a hard time deciding how often to […]
A Letter to My Teenage Daughter While You’re Still a Little Girl
A Letter to My Teenage Daughter While You’re Still a Little Girl Dear Annelise, You spoke three words to me tonight that took firm hold of my heart (and no, they weren’t those three words). As I’ve pondered them, I’ve realized it’s time to write you a letter; a letter you won’t read for a […]
Week 32: The Ugly Truth
If you’re just joining me for the Keeping It Real Challenge, please click here to find out what it’s all about. Sometimes the truth hurts. When it’s spoken in love, though, it makes you realize that changes need to take place. Last week Eli said to me, “Why are you on the computer so much?” […]
Back to School Grilled Cheese: How Facebook Saved the Day
It’s all began when I told the boys they could choose whatever they wanted for a ‘Night Before School Starts’ dinner. I thought they’d choose something kid-friendly, but still dinnerish. You know, pizza, nuggets and fries, something like that. Instead, Eli wanted a grilled cheese and Samuel asked for something shaped like a golf club. […]
Week 31: The Cormier Kids and the Not Bummer Summer
First time joining me for the Keeping It Real Challenge? Click here to find out what it’s all about! Well, summer lasted about .038 seconds. It always seems short, but this year, wow! It just flew. This was the last week before school starts and the last week that my sister and her two kids […]
The Parenting Olympics: Do YOU Have What it Takes?
Every two years, nations all over the world come together to cheer on and celebrate the accomplishments of their elite athletes. It’s a wonderful and exciting time and those athletes deserve every ounce of recognition they receive. But what about the millions of people living quiet, unseen lives who not only deserve gold medals, but […]
Week 30: A walk to remember
If this is your first time joining me for the Keeping It Real Challenge, please click here to find out what it’s all about. I like to go for walks with my kids. It gets us out of our house and yard and gives me the illusion that I’m getting some exercise while enjoying time […]
How to save money on back to school shopping
This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission on any purchase at no extra charge to you. Thank you for your support! It’s that time again! The time when we suddenly realize that our kids start school next week and we haven’t done a darn thing to get ready for it. Yes, […]