Oh sweet, sweet evening hours before and after dinner. When our voices get hoarse from all the talking (really it's yelling but I don't want to sound like one of those moms.... okay so maybe I am... a little... not all the time though... just Monday through Thursday), when the bags under our eyes get … Continue reading making out with walls
I never thought I’d have to say….
1. hold your fart in. Me: "It's not that hard," I explain. "You know when you've got to poop really bad, but can't make it to the bathroom for a while? You just hold it in? That's what I need you to do with your farts." Children: "But it's hard. I just can't do that." … Continue reading I never thought I’d have to say….
Define: hot mess mom
Hot Mess Mom: When ones thoughts or appearance are in a state of disarray but they maintain an undeniable attractiveness or beauty. (urbandictionary.com) But when I think of myself as a hot mess mom, this is what I see: Drinking wine before noon Wearing the same clothes from yesterday that I slept in and still wearing Instead … Continue reading Define: hot mess mom
The things my son says…
I tend to be really blunt. Maybe to a fault. But it honestly gets my point across so I guess it works out okay. The latest episode of my bluntness happened last week with my 11 year-old son. B: "Douch!" Me: "I'm sorry? What did you just say?" B: "Douch." Me: "Hmm. Well. Do you … Continue reading The things my son says…
parenting a kiddo with ADHD
Not only am I a parent, I am also an educator. I have been blessed with an opportunity to be around several kiddos with various different ways of seeing the world. However, parenting a kiddo with ADHD is the hardest thing I have ever done as a human being. My mornings with my son have … Continue reading parenting a kiddo with ADHD
Approval Addiction
You read that right... I have an approval addiction. This means that I care about what people think of me. I wish I could be those hard ass moms who don't give two cents about what other moms think of them...or even what their own kids think of them. But I do. This summer, I … Continue reading Approval Addiction
hot mess moms can paint too
Since it has been established that I am unorganized and a hot mess. Now just imagine me moving a family of six. In the heat of summer. It has been interesting to say the least. First of all, I had to get our new home ready. You see, my mother in law lived in this … Continue reading hot mess moms can paint too
Proactive cooking
I have been beating myself up as a mom because I am NOT proactive. I mean seriously. I have a problem with waiting until the last minute, rushing, stressed, and dragging my kids behind me. I know this can all be prevented if I would just do some preplanning and be more proactive. So I … Continue reading Proactive cooking
The joys of road trips
I have five children. Five. Four of which still live at home. So when we take road trips it's like preparing for the end of the world. I'm not one of those moms that does a lot of night before prep. I should be more proactive and at times, I feel really guilty that I … Continue reading The joys of road trips
Honesty is the best policy
I have taught my kids that being honest is more important than anything. I can't stand it when they lie. Me: Did you brush your teeth? Middle son: Yes, you can feel my toothbrush. Me: Nah, I want to smell your breath. *sniff* You did NOT brush your teeth son. Middle son: Yes I did! … Continue reading Honesty is the best policy
true life hot mess mom 