As a mom, I love to vent about my kids to my sisters, friends, and anyone who will listen. Some of the things they do just baffle me and I can't help but talk about it. Plus, my kids are my kids and I love them so much, what else am I going to talk … Continue reading I seem to remember a little girl who did the same thing…
I may have thrown carrots at the dinner table…
It's not like I wanted to... It was just the best option at the time.... and it felt so gratifying. Sitting around the dinner table with all six of us generally sparks some interesting conversation. My husband usually picks on the boys while our 14-year-old daughter and I try to embarrass little miss by asking … Continue reading I may have thrown carrots at the dinner table…
making out with walls
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
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
true life hot mess mom 