Dear Empty Nester Me, It's hard to imagine me as you. Or them as adults. It doesn't seem like these boys whose behinds I'm wiping multiple times a day could ever grow up enough for you to be out of a job. Will they ever be capable of wiping all of the poop themselves? (This is a real question. ...
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When Moms Crush Their Mini-Everests
We all crush it. Not every time, but definitely every day. We as moms do what might look small to the world but feels huge to us--and IS huge to the wellbeing of our families. It might be different for each of us. It might be getting up early enough to get a shower in and collect your thoughts ...
Must-Have iPhone Apps for Parents
Hey parents! In the age of the iPhone, there are thousands of apps available to us. These little handheld computers have so much potential to help us optimize our lives. Orrrr they can clutter up our screens and slow things down. That's why today, I'm sharing my top five apps for parents--apps that ...
The ME time vs. FAMILY time dilemma all moms face
For as long as we've been married, my husband has worked six days a week. Just recently, he started getting two Saturdays off per month--which is AMAZING. It has opened up a new world of fun day trips and quality family time. It has also made it possible for me to have a little bit more time to ...
A Thank-You to Grandmas Everywhere
Hey Mom, Or "Grandma" as the kids have trained me to call you for these past few years. I know I roll my eyes a lot-- like when you put bandaids on their nonexistent bo-bos. or when you bring over your latest haul of new clothes for them. when you let them destroy your house and then ...