Month: September 2014
The Lesser Known Reasons You Should Have Children
A few days ago I published Murphy’s Laws of Motherhood. As I finished listing all of the ironies, I realized anyone contemplating motherhood might read that and say, “EEK! Kids? No thank you. That sounds like a nightmare!” If you’ve read my blog before,… Continue Reading “The Lesser Known Reasons You Should Have Children”
Murphy’s Laws of Motherhood
Motherhood comes with all sorts of ironies. Here are a few of ours we’ve experienced in the past couple weeks. And please, please share yours with me so I don’t feel so completely and utterly alone in these not-sure-whether-to-laugh-or-cry moments! The night you stay… Continue Reading “Murphy’s Laws of Motherhood”
Take Some Risks and Follow Yer Dreams, Me Harties!
Blimey! Do ye know it be International Talk Like a Pirate Day in the morn? To me fellow seadogs and swashbucklers, ahoy, me hearties! It be a fine day to celebrate. In our abode we be celebratin’ with me three buckos by dressin’, talkin’,… Continue Reading “Take Some Risks and Follow Yer Dreams, Me Harties!”
The Middle Child
“Ok, Mom. Now we’re going to race and you’re going to dribble the ball, and if you win we play soccer. If I win then we race again. Ok? Ok, Mom? That’s what we’ll do.” I’m not sure if he even took a breath… Continue Reading “The Middle Child”
The Beauty of Sharing
Our house is under quarantine today. Between the coughs, sneezes, boogers, and wheezes, I made the executive decision that today we rest. I figure it all began about like this… R, at school: “Hey Timmy! Can I borrow your pencil?” Friend Timmy (which is,… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Sharing”
The Chase is On…(Helping My Boys *Eventually* Navigate the World of Girls)
This year was certain to be different. As my six-year-old son climbed those big bus steps and waved goodbye, I couldn’t help but think he looked so grown-up. His first time at school ALL day, first time eating lunch in the cafeteria, first time… Continue Reading “The Chase is On…(Helping My Boys *Eventually* Navigate the World of Girls)”
Black Eyes, ER Visits, and That Sweet Reminder of What Being a Mom is All About
I knew the day would eventually come. With three rambunctious, happy, crazy boys the rush to the emergency room was bound to happen sooner or later. I have to admit, having gone six years with only one or two visits to the doctor for… Continue Reading “Black Eyes, ER Visits, and That Sweet Reminder of What Being a Mom is All About”
Catching Crawfish 