To the person at Target who is watching me and my screaming child with a look of horror on her face... Yes, I know that my child is crying uncontrollably, and no, I do not plan to attend to her at this moment. Does that make me a bad mother in your eyes? Let me explain the bigger picture, and then I bet you'll understand. You see, my adorable daughter hasn't fully ... Read More
The Mom You Are When No One’s Looking
Fellow Moms, Do you ever find that you are far more patient with other people's children than you are with your own? Do you sometimes find yourself demonstrating your best Love and Logic-style parenting with your children when other people are around...and often your worst when no one is around? I can identify with both of those scenarios. Of course, there's a lot to be ... Read More
Just to make them smile
Oh the many things I've done out of love for my children... It goes without saying that being a parent requires that we be sacrificial and selfless from day one. #1 case in point: loss of sleep. And about 112 different chores related to potty and/or vomit. (Eww.) It comes with the job. But what about the things that weren't requirements of the job, but you did just to ... Read More
Mom Confessions
10 Confessions of a Mom 1. I have hidden certain of my children's books at bedtime because they were too long and I didn't want to read them. (I did this today. A library book...something about Tinkerbell's journey to something or another... How did I let this one get into the bag?) 2. I have eaten the candy treats from birthday party favor bags when they forgot about ... Read More
Is it my turn to have a tantrum now?
Does this look familiar to you? This face (and the crossed arms, as well) is presented to me dozens of times daily. My adorable angels, ages 6 and 3, have become very expressive these days. My 3 year old is the biggest offender of the crossed arms-angry face lately. My little "sweet squishy baby" as I call her...she is mad a lot lately! I refuse to make absolute ... Read More