Tag: humor
9 Things I’m Learning About Parenting a 9 Year-Old Boy
Something happened recently that really upset me.
As I was conversing with my two boys, ages 6 and 9, about Halloween costumes, my 9 year-old...
Mom Tiger Gets Sick
I’ll admit it: I have been very lucky. Since Jacob was born (exactly 18 months ago today!!), I have not gotten sick. Of course...
10 Reasons Why Mommy Friends are Often Late
You've heard it all before.
"I'm so sorry we're late! "
This often comes from a mom of one or two or three or more...
Words of Wisdom
There are certain sayings from childhood, from family, that linger. They are part of the fabric of our home – words that mark the...
Evolving Views on Parenting a Baby and Toddler
My husband and I were recently reflecting on how our parenting has vastly changed from child one to child three. I’m pretty sure this...
What (Not) to Say to a Pregnant Woman
You've heard it all before. You've probably said it to someone you know. You didn't really have to think hard about what to say,...
Sleeping, Creeping, and Preparing for Baby :: T Minus 7 Weeks...
It's the final stretch as my family prepares for a new arrival. We've checked a few more things off the list and have some...
Meet Sofia
Sofia is a former English teacher and now stay at home mom to six-year-old twin girls and a four-year old son. She is married to her...
Pieces of Me: Keeping Some Pre-mom Rituals Sacred
Don't tell my my younger, more adventurous self because she would never admit it, but I like ritual. The daily or weekly habits that...
Baking with the Boys, and Empowering Helping Hands
Kids want to help.
Kids LOVE to help.
Kids need to be given opportunities to help and feel a sense of empowerment and accomplishment.
My advice on kids and helping:
It's okay...