My Oldest Went to Kindergarten and I Didn’t Cry
I dropped my oldest kid off to kindergarten today and I didn't cry. In fact, I was very excited to wave her...
“She Couldn’t Even Buy Her Kid His Own Cone?”
I went to Chick Fil A, taking my kids to lunch with me as a way to get them out of the...
5 Summer Travel Essentials
Snacks
This is the cardinal rule for all outings with children under 10. I’m not talking about baked kale chips sprinkled in pixie dust. I’m...
The Startling Realities of Motherhood
Has anyone ever woken you from a peaceful slumber with an ice-cold bucket of water? You’re sleeping peacefully then BAM, water in the f*ing...
11 Step Program for Those Thinking of Having Kids
Maybe you've already read this? Maybe not? We figured in case you didn't see it and needed a good laugh - we thought we'd...
Stop Telling Frazzled Moms “You’ll Miss These Days”
I have a 5 and 3 year old and I really freaking hate when people tell me how I’ll “miss these days” or to...
The Life-Changing Magic of Leaving My Stuff Alone
You may remember back in 2014 when Marie “KonMari” Kondo took the world (or at least the US) by storm with her book The...
Kristen Bell: The Woman We All Want To Be Mommy Friends...
Kristen Bell is the woman we all want to be mom friends with. She’s a famous actress, playing roles such as Eleanor in The...
10 Hopes I Have For My Kids In Today’s World
As a new year begins, I can’t help but reflect on my precious kids and how terrified I am that I’ll screw them up....
If Moms Were In Charge Of Everything
This is nowhere near a political post. Think of it more like satire. But I can’t help wondering how much better off the world...
Children’s Holiday Performance Etiquette for Adults
The holidays are one of the cutest times of the year. Why you ask? Because it is prime school concert and pageant season. All...
Real Talk: I Don’t Like Playing With My Kids
I don’t like playing with my kids.
There, I said it.
I just don’t. At ages two and four, my kids have WAY more energy than...
