I have no idea how the magazine publishing companies knew I was pregnant before I did, but I swear I started receiving issues of Baby Talk and American Baby in my mailbox within hours of my first child’s conception. I imagine the editors were stalking my house waiting with bated breath for the exact moment […]
Managing the Poop
Obviously, I must have bathroom needs on the brain, since I have now dedicated my last two posts to it…My husband always enjoyed talking about poop far more than I ever have. He was shocked to learn that growing up, it was not actually a daily topic of conversation for me (somehow didn’t come up […]
Potty Talk
I have come to the conclusion that one of the greatest joys for the foreseeable future will undoubtedly be going to the bathroom–alone. If you count dogs, there have been several occasions in recent months where there were 4 other beings with me in the bathroom. And by bathroom, I mean powder room, not one […]
UPS
My friend called last night to say she is participating a police training exercise day today, complete with guns and burning buildings. My sister went zip-lining in St. Lucia last week, and my SIL performs concerts in Europe to packed audiences. Totally awesome experiences. So what does this SAHM do for her adrenaline rush? Waits […]
Packing Heat
No, not talking about toting guns gangster-style. This is in reference to the self-induced sweaty, panicky lather I work myself into every time we try to leave for a trip (or the house in general for that matter). And I only have 2 kids. I absolutely cannot imagine how you parents with more do it. You would […]
Herd of Elephants
Today is a momentous occasion in our home–it is 7:43am and both of my children are still sleeping. I can probably count on one hand the number of times my son has slept past 7am in his short life. When this rare event does happen, there is cause for incredible rejoicing. My husband went into […]
Birth Control
This is a shout out to my sister and BIL who return home tonight from their honeymoon (you’ll recall, I have my second vacation of the year planned in the airport parking lot. Considering taking some of my son’s glow sticks from his Halloween stash to set a relaxing mood as I dive into my […]
Picture People Math
I will readily admit that I am That Mom who is obsessed with pictures of her kids, in all seasons, situations, etc. Plus, I’ve got the $18 for 25 pictures coupon to one of my favorite places on this earth, Picture People. So off we go this morning to get Halloween pictures taken. I’ll just […]
Keeping Rein on Your Child
Yesterday we went to Weaver’s Orchards in Morgantown and had a lovely time picking a pumpkin, taking a hayride, and checking out all of the fun fall activities they had set up for kids–seriously a great place. In between breathing in the crisp fall air and taking in all the sights and sounds, we spent […]
I Can’t Understand What My Toddler Is Saying
Our 2 yr. old son is working very hard on talking, and I think he’s doing great. At least several times a day, however, he starts to say something, we absolutely cannot figure out what he’s trying to communicate, and he gets very frustrated. Poor guy–this talking thing isn’t so easy 🙁 This morning, the […]
