“Some of the boys have crushes on some of the girls.” I was wrist-deep in dishwater when he said it, scrubbing the remains of the day into the soapy warmth, completely unprepared for a conversation I imagined was still a few years away. Words began to rise in my throat, preparing to bounce off my […]
I Asked, You Answered: What Surprised You Most About Parenthood?
In case you’re new to I Asked, You Answered, here’s how it works: Each time I send out my newsletter (Currently it’s once every two weeks, so you have no excuse not to sign up. No one can complain about one email every two weeks.) I include a question. They’re all over the board, from […]
Easter Desserts Your Kids Can’t Screw Up
I know, the title is a little harsh. I have a reason for it though! Last year, just before Easter, I wrote a post entitled Our Cookies Look Like Crap and They’re Absolutely Perfect. You should go read it, but the gist was that when you get your kids to help decorate, the results don’t always turn […]
What Moms Do When Their Kids Are Away
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Day Roundup of Recipes, Crafts, and More
Do you ever wait until the last minute to do the things you need to do? Of course not. I bet you had your kids make their valentines three weeks ago and you’ve been planning the dessert for your romantic dinner for at least a month. But hey, just in case you haven’t, I’m here […]
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 […]