The ProNamel® brand has compensated me in connection with statements made in this post. Big tears fall as I help him with his coat. “Come on buddy; we can go now.” My hand on his shoulder, I navigate him out of the small room where we’ve spent the past hour and down the hall towards the […]
How a Crack in the Driveway Split Time
“Is it stupid that I’m sad the crack will be gone?” I turn to look at my husband, praying he’ll offer the validation I need in this moment. He looks directly at me, my heartache reflected in his own eyes, and doesn’t hesitate, “No, it’s not stupid.” How a Crack in the Driveway Split Time […]
Nine Signs You’re Not a Domestic Diva
This post brought to you by Bona. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Oh, Honestly. I have a friend who is gifted in the art of homemaking. Better Homes and Gardens could print out her Instagram feed and they’d have an entire issue ready to go. She’s that good. Her food is delicious and […]
What New Parents REALLY Need to Know
You’re standing in line at the grocery store in yesterday’s clothes, fussing baby in your arms, hair pulled into a greasy ponytail. The cashier gives you a once-over before commenting, “This is nothing, Honey. Just wait until she’s three!” Even if she’s right, in that moment her words are far from helpful. A mom in […]
I Was Yours First: A Reminder to Husbands and Wives in the Season of Raising Children
The front door squeaks open, softly heralding your arrival. Cries of “Daddy!” fill my ears as three kids rush to be the first to give hugs. I smile, grab a dish towel to dry my hands, round the corner from the kitchen to the living room, and give you a peck on the cheek before […]
Why I’m Embracing My Mom Guilt
© 2014 Lauren Cormier, as first published on Scary Mommy Mom guilt. Before I had kids, it was just a phrase to roll my eyes at. After I had kids, it became a living entity with the ability to eat me alive if I wasn’t careful. Why I’m Embracing My Mom Guilt Before I had […]
19 Homemade Cleaners You’ll Feel Good About Using
Before I had kids, I never really thought about the types of cleaners I used, and using homemade cleaners never crossed my mind. I figured the worse it smelled and the more chemicals it had in it, the better job it did at killing all the germs. Then I had my oldest and before I […]
35 Reasons You’ll Cry the Week After Having a Baby
It was my third day as a mom. After an unplanned c-section, I was taking it easy at home and my in-laws were staying with us to help out as I recovered. My husband was on a men’s softball team, and that night he had his first game since becoming a father. As he prepared […]
Wasn’t It Just Yesterday?
I sit on a swing at my favorite park and glance to my left at the playground equipment. As my eyes focus on my oldest it dawns on me what I’m seeing, what I’ve been seeing since we arrived over an hour ago. He is perched above the monkey bars, surveying the neighborhood from close […]
Cutting the Chaos of Dinner Time With Kids
Not long ago I found a bunch of stock photos of families at dinner time and I’ve got to tell you, they looked NOTHING like our family dinners. Everyone was in their seat. Everyone was smiling. Kids were grabbing second helpings of vegetables. No one had food on their face or shirt. These photos were remarkable. They […]