...finding perfection in imperfection daily.
If a kid says something mean to my child, I’m like “Meh, that’s life.” Sure, my kid will cry and I’ll comfort them, but life will go on (eventually). I have to assume that if anyone was to ever really put my kid in danger I’d do something bad-ass about it. Until then, I quite […]
I never claimed to be an expert in parenting because doing that would be stupid. A degree in Child Development, two kids, and a blog does not an expert make. How could I possibly presume to know what works for you and your kids when I don’t even know what works for me and mine? […]
My 5-year-old son, BooBoo is the most spirited and loving child around. Always has been. Whether he’s making fast friendships with strangers or weaseling out of trouble on account of those dimples, he’s always workin’ his magnetic mojo. As his mother, I’d love to tell you that I’m immune to his charms, but even I’ve […]
I clearly remember being 8 years old and praying for a Barbie Dream House. “Dear God, I’m a good girl and my neighbor Jessica has a Barbie Dream House. I really want one too, so please give it to me. Amen.” I tucked myself into bed and imagined all the amazing things I could do […]
Last week I had the amazing opportunity to yank my tween son out of school (yes, during state testing) and bring him as my date to an incredible blogger event at Disneyland. At the risk of sounding trite, the day was pure magic. Boy Wonder is my firstborn and for the first five years it […]
Last week I shared the 6 chores I refuse to pay my kids to do because, by golly, they live here too. That’s not to say I’m running some kind of child sweat shop ’round these parts, but rather, I simply believe that basic everyday chores should be done by each and every person living […]
As we struggle to parent effectively, keep food on the table, and prioritize family above all else, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of loving our children with intention. While we’d all like to believe that we’ve done a stellar job showing our children how much we love them, we owe it to […]
I’m a huge believer in giving kids chores for a few reasons: 1. I’m busy. 2. They live here too. 3. It’s the least they can do. But really, folks, anyone over the age of four living under your roof can and probably should contribute to your household in some way. Kids are capable, and […]
Hey Party Parents, Four months ago I said goodbye to my bloggy home at Babble, and honestly, ever since then things just haven’t been the same for me. I missed you guys. A lot. Like a lot-a lot. One particularly blue spring morning, I decided to shrug off my sadness with a power walk because […]
Dear Mommy Friends, This post has sat idle in my head for a few weeks now. Every time I sit down to write it, I stop myself because I’m not feeling witty enough, resolved enough, or candid enough to share the contents of my heart in a way that will be best understood. It’s a weird […]
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