I can’t believe I’m saying this and don’t hate me for it but I’m pretty much done with bedtime. That’s right, no more bedtime! Ouch, it hurts my heart just a little bit but the truth is that they don’t need me at bedtime as much as they used to. And I’m totally… Continue reading No More Bedtime
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Dear Hilary
Dear Hilary, Today is your 6th birthday, Happy Birthday my love. You are a miracle. We were told you would not likely survive the first hours of life. We were told you would struggle. You defied all those who said you couldn’t or wouldn’t do it. You are a fighter and you are as stubborn… Continue reading Dear Hilary
Dear Abby
Dear Abby, Today is your 6th birthday, Happy Birthday my love. This is a big year for you, but I’ll probably say that every year. You are a short 6 months away from starting grade 1 which means that our half day time together is drawing to a close. You have never been scared or nervous… Continue reading Dear Abby
Kids On Vacation
We’re getting closer to spring. Can I get a HELL-YEAH?! I swear, the only thing that gets me thru the winter is a little vacay to break up the monotony of snow and ice. It was SO DAMN COLD here last month. Like I mean, throw a cup of boiling water in the air and… Continue reading Kids On Vacation
Go Cut Your Hair
Here’s my number one tip for parents everywhere: STOP SAYING “DON’T”! The truth is, our innocent kids have not yet acquired the ability to hear negatives. Don’t touch that, turns into fingerprints. Don’t eat that, turns into teeth marks. Don’t fight with your sister turns into me screaming at them! When one of them tries… Continue reading Go Cut Your Hair
Zoo Lights
Right now. This. I love the age my kids are right now. 10, 8, 5, 5. They travel well and the older ones are old enough to help us with the younger ones. This family picture, although a little blurry, is a perfect representation of this time in our lives. Life is going by so… Continue reading Zoo Lights
World Prematurity Day
November 17th marks World Prematurity Day around the globe. The March of Dimes charity is campaigning to raise awareness about the struggles families go thru when their babies are born too soon. They are working to aide in research and speak out for legislation that improves the care for moms and babies. Our… Continue reading World Prematurity Day
Pros & Cons of a Big Family
Don’t do it! Yup that’s my advice to anyone who wants to have many, many babies and by many, I mean 4 or more. When we decided to have children I always knew I’d have 2 babies. I grew up in a family of 2 and so just assumed I would also have… Continue reading Pros & Cons of a Big Family
Bloggy Guilt
Yes, I am afraid that I have discovered that my guilt has no bounds. First there was Mommy Guilt. Yes, I chose to add hundreds if not thousands of diapers to the landfill instead of reusable diapers. I’m sorry Mother Earth. I didn’t make every mouthful of food for my babies from scratch. I didn’t… Continue reading Bloggy Guilt
Come Hell Or High Water
I have been glued to the TV for the past 3 days as I watch my city disappear into a muddy river. I can’t even believe that this is happening to my city. Anytime a natural disaster happens in the world my kids always ask a million questions about their safety and the safety… Continue reading Come Hell Or High Water