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We’ve tried everything that we can think of. Lavender baths, lotion massages, lavender essential oil on the souls of her feet. Toys no longer reside in her bedroom (with the exception of her teddy bear) and books are no longer … Continue reading →

*FLASH!* One MISSISSIPPI…Two MISSISSIPPI…Three MISSISSIPPI… **HOUSE SHAKING BANG!** “Mom, why is thundering so loud?” says my 3 year old quivering under the dining room table, little knowing that she’s confusing a thunderstorm in Colorado with an earthquake in So. Cal.

Last week, my family & I began our newest journey by adding 6 baby chickens to our crazy household.  I am insane? Yes, absolutely. I would have to be to have the kids that I have, and still want more. … Continue reading →

Here’s the script: Me: Mom, what do you want for Mothers Day? My Mom: Respect from my children. Me: No, seriously, what do you want for Mothers Day? My Mom: Nothing, just good behavior and respect from my children.

I’ve changed more diapers than I think even the Lord could count, between my 3 kids, my 4 younger siblings, & various & sundry daycare kids. I have perpetually dehydrated hands that I don’t think copious amounts of ANY lotion … Continue reading →

I’m not saying, “Remember to take time for yourself.” I’m saying, “TAKE time for yourself.” As the wisest muppet ever created said, “Do or do not, there is no try.” As a working mom, I often forget to take time … Continue reading →

  I’ll be perfectly honest, I hate baby-proofing. If I wasn’t required to by daycare regulations, my house would be minimally baby-proofed. I’m talking gates to keep my crawling baby from falling down the stairs, plug covers to keep my … Continue reading →

Ah, nap time. It’s bliss. I look forward to it all day. Not just because the kids will be asleep and I might be able to get a chance to breathe but because I need a few moments to recharge. … Continue reading →

“You’ll never stop me!” my 3-year old daughter laughs like any good villain as she is sent to her jail, I mean, room, for a time-out, so sentenced due to criminal mischief. This defines my days. It makes me wonder, … Continue reading →