When my husband Pete and I got pregnant with our first son Chase, we were so excited to see what he would be like. Who would he look like and who’s traits would he posses? The same went for our next two pregnancies which turned out to be daughters. Continue Reading...
Like most parents I know, I am always trying to find magical solutions to problems with my kids and their behavior. Although, I haven’t come up with ways to stop nose picking, arguing with one another and potty talk, I think I may be on to something! Continue Reading...
Pretty much every day is Ground Hogs Day around here. Sure, occasionally I get to leave for a couple of hours to get my hair done or to get a filling at the dentists office, but most every day is the same routine around this house…..the exact same routine. I decided to sit down and list the top reasons it feels like Ground Hogs Day, again. Continue Reading...
I drove Reese to the Doctor a couple of weeks ago because I had a hunch that she had strep throat. The poor thing had a fever and was laying around the house with red tonsils the size of golf balls, so I knew that I needed to take her to the doctor. Continue Reading...
Motherhood is something that most of us are thrust into at some point in our lives with no real training or background. A baby is handed to you after months of not being able to see your ankles you are expected to “not screw up.” Continue Reading...
Let’s be honest, parents lie…..every single one of them. Don’t get me wrong, they don’t do it to be mean (most of the time), it’s just that some times we are just too lazy to explain the truth. Continue Reading...
I decided to take the two older kids to story time yesterday morning at the library. We all hopped in the car and after just a five minute drive these are the things I learned. Continue Reading...
After date night celebrating our 7th anniversary, Pete and I did what any couple with kids would do….we headed to Target for a kid free shopping trip. As usual I was magnetically drawn to the $1 bins, and found a cute fork and spoon set that had a pirate with an eye patch. Since pirates are Chase’s obsession of the week, I picked up the set and threw it in the cart. I decided to grab the turquoise princess fork and spoon set for Reese so she wouldn’t feel left out. Continue Reading...
Reese: “Daddy, who is that man who just brought you that box?” Continue Reading...
