Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
How To Stop Being A Martyr Mom
Let’s face it: motherhood is HARD, y’all. It’s a rough-and-tumble job in my house with two boys, and most days I don’t get a break. I find myself wondering why it’s so important that my child do a curated craft or bake each day. How can I stop being a martyr mom? 15 Ways To Stop…
Read MoreThe Baby Is Turning 1! 7 Fabulous All Boy 1st Birthday Party Ideas
Y’all. I’m sitting here holding back tears because The Baby will turn 1 in June. JUNE! That’s like tomorrow! If you have a pause button for babies and you’re holding out on me, now’s the time or else I’ll need boy 1st birthday party ideas! The Baby Is Turning 1! 7 Fabulous All Boy 1st Birthday…
Read MoreThe Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child
I’m about to share my soul with you. This post was really, really hard to write. It’s about parenting a critically ill child. But I value honesty, and health, so here goes nothin’: The Realities of Parenting a Critically Ill Child I’ve started and stopped writing so many posts I’ve lost count. I’m sure that there are…
Read MoreQuick Barre Workouts You Can FINISH In 15 Minutes (OR LESS!)
I’m a mom, entrepreneur, and wife. Which means that I’m busy ALL.THE.TIME. But, having gained a ton fair bit of baby weight, I need to fit workouts into my day. I’m the kind of gal who would much rather spend her time doing other things since my boys are underfoot if I attempt to exercise…
Read MoreThe Ultimate List of Chores Your Kids Can Help With
Hi. So. Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite things…a clean house. The one HUGE thing that all moms wish for (what? you don’t have daydreams about sparkling walls and countertops?). Okay, okay… Yes. I know I have issues. No, I don’t want help, but thank you. I like keeping a clean…
Read MoreStarting Over…AGAIN
So. This is me starting over. WAAAAAAY over. You’ve probably notice that I haven’t been around much…like AT.ALL. I have good reason for that. On top of being pregnant, moving cross-country (AGAIN), and having to completely pack/unpack my entire house while 8 months pregnant, Smalls was diagnosed with a very rare disease: Severe Aplastic Anemia.…
Read MoreI’m THAT mom…
Today’s post weighs heavily on me, partially because it proves that I’m not perfect (HA!), but also because my child was the cause of someone else’s pain. I’m not a perfect parent, but I do try to teach Smalls empathy, kindness, and that revenge is best served cold (or not at all). Today, I’m THAT…
Read MoreMy Starbucks bites. | A day in my life.
I’m not perfect (shocking, isn’t it?). At least, not all the time. Oh, wait. I should probably ask how your day is going before I start to rant. How are you today? Good? Great. Moving on. I’m not-so-great. In fact, I’m convinced that everyone at my local Starbucks needs some serious training. Like, back to…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Solicitors & Delivery Truck Drivers
Apparently Fed Ex is not the only company who hires people who aren’t ‘all there’. Yesterday, a solicitor knocked on my door. After the previous incidents (read about them HERE and HERE) I now have a VERY large ‘No Soliciting‘ sign positioned at eye-level right next to (and above!) my doorbell, in case you were…
Read MoreDear Fed Ex: An Open Letter From A Sleep Deprived Mom
In case you weren’t aware, I recently chased one of your idiot drivers down the driveway in my pjs because he woke up my infant son by ringing my doorbell. It’s Time To Update Your New Employee Training Now, I realize that at your training camp, your drivers have to hurdle fences, avoid…
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