Warning: this IS a Cinderella story, but that isn’t the point. It was my 5-year-old’s first season of basketball. I arrived at the inaugural practice armed with a camera, ready to soak in the hilarity of tiny children traveling all … Read More
Is your kid smart? My kid is very smart. Sorry, not sorry. PROUD. So why do I feel guilty saying it? People brag about their kids constantly. Essentially every post on social media can be construed as a form of … Read More
Mommin’ ain’t easy, so I thought it would be nice to relive your youth and shed a little laughter on the day-to-day routine we have all come to know and love. Fill out the first word that comes to mind … Read More
t’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner! As you begin planning summer camps and activities, don’t forget about the awesomeness that is VBS! Vacation Bible School has become one of our favorite summer traditions. The kids love … Read More
Competitive sports start very young. Too young. At an age where kids should be playing a variety of sports, feeling out their interests and talents, parents are being asked to make some very big decisions. If a kid shows even … Read More
Parenting from the sidelines… Sounds awful, doesn’t it? If you are one of the many wonderful hands-on parents who is involved in every aspect of your child’s life it likely sounds downright daunting. No one wants to sit out — we … Read More
This is the stuff childhood is made of. In the last few days, this phrase has been running through my head at the oddest moments. My son’s face covered in flour, licking the batter from the electric beater. My daughter’s … Read More
Growing up, I always felt very fortunate to have four living Grandparents. At a young age I recognized that I was lucky, so many of my friends had fewer. Even though I lived far away from them, I cherished them … Read More
J: “Mommy needs to get more babies because soon we will all grow up and be Daddies.” Me: “How many more babies should we have?” J: “10.” Me: “10?! How many children will I have if I already have 3 and then have … Read More
I don’t know about you, but my son has been excited for Earth Day for weeks. I’m not kidding- the kid lives for holidays and celebrations. We started discussing it right after Easter, wondering what our next holiday was. I … Read More