Before we had kids, we swore we would not be those people with too many toys. Alas, 4 Christmases, 6 birthday parties, numerous yard sales and countless hand-me-downs later, we are. When we moved into our new house, we knew … Read More
Even though I am a mother of three and am thankful for my blessings every single day, Mother’s Day isn’t a special day for me. Hearing and seeing the words are like a tiny punch in the gut, every single … Read More
I was so excited when I found these adorable Batman shirts for your brothers, envisioning the perfect picture for J’s big boy room. I loved the idea of them matching, of J having a bonding experience with his little brother … 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 am at the pool and have been holding my breath for 2 hours. No, I am not under water. I have three young kids. AT THE POOL. Enough said. I glance around at the mothers of older children, relaxing, … 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
People unknowingly lose friendships over social media. It’s not usually through direct hurtful comments (which as we know are far too easy from behind the “safety” of your screen), but from the incessant over posting and poor etiquette. I am … Read More
Although Let’s Eggercise can easily be adapted for children, here is a cutesy rhyming version to get them engaged and egghausted. Here it is, sweet and simple: Print the rhyme below, cut each couplet below the dashed line into strips, place the strips … Read More
A quick Pinterest search for educational Easter activities for my son opened my eyes to a whole world of incredible, eggucational ideas involving plastic Easter eggs! (You can buy them here or here. Stock up after Easter for even better deals!) The teacher/organizer in me … Read More
A dear cousin gave Jake this beautiful piece of art when he was born. We promptly hung it in his room. Fast forward 4 years to this St. Patrick’s Day craft we were doing. Jake spent a lot of time … Read More