A couple hundred dollars of things ranging from much-needed milk to gloriously colorful fruit and vegetables to one-too-many frozen items that would be what realistically made it to the dinner table this week filled my trunk. It was the “what’s nexts”, on the other hand, that filled my thoughts. Need to shove fridge and freezer […]
Conversations With Siri
Pink recently recovered from a five-day stint with the flu. And, since uptight germophobes don’t want to be around a vomiting, coughing kid with a fever, we were stuck in our house, side by side (if not butt to lap) for hours—no, days—on end. I knew she had finally turned a corner when she woke […]
Who Are Those Monsters on the Playground?
I remember it well, my smugness. The way I’d look at those outrageously misguided children and wonder why their mothers hadn’t taught them any better. I’d flash them a stern look, maybe shout a passive-aggressive, “That’s right Big, we go up the ladder and down the slide!” These kids? Well, as far as I was […]
Super Simple Rainbow Party Ideas
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.)
This Is What I Wanted?!
As a parent, each baby and toddler milestone is a complete thrill. That’s why all those automated weekly update emails are so gosh-darn popular. Parents can’t get enough of the anticipation and celebration of what comes next. And let’s be honest. Beyond the delight, there’s a bit of relief that comes with each big moment. […]