Tag: toddlers
Confessions
Things I told myself I would never, ever, ever, ever, ever do to my kids before I became a mom… 1. Wipe their snotty nose with my BARE hand. Gross!! I know, I know. Disgusting. I wash my hands immediately after, and it’s only… Continue Reading “Confessions”
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”
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”
Common Sense Life Lessons I Hope My Sons Will Learn (and FAST!)
A wise mother once told me that the early years of raising children has the longest days and the shortest weeks. When my oldest boys were about 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 my husband went on a two-week-long work trip. Being the dead of… Continue Reading “Common Sense Life Lessons I Hope My Sons Will Learn (and FAST!)”
The “Real” Job
Every October my husband has a work party at one of the fanciest restaurants in town. It’s high up in the foothills, overlooks the city lights, and has a vallet to park your car. 23 courses, 32 forks and food from countries I didn’t… Continue Reading “The “Real” Job”
Catching Crawfish 