It was no one’s fault, really. My cousin didn’t know Cam had a severe peanut allergy, otherwise she wouldn’t have made puppy chow to bring and share at our family gathering. And my grandma, like me, didn’t realize that there … Continue reading
I stood outside a bathroom stall waiting on my four year old. This was my THIRD trip to the bathroom within 15 minutes; the restaurant staff giggled as I had passed them that final time. I glanced up to see a … Continue reading
Barbies, Barbies everywhere. How in the world a 4 year old has this many Barbies, I’ll never know. So the budding Barbie nudist colony in my daughter’s room has created the need for a unique storage solution option. A Pinterest … Continue reading
I am often disappointed by the reality of my parenting versus the delusion expectation I’d had before having kids. On one particularly off day, I was trying to wrestle Claire and Cam in a Cherry Berry. As Claire threw her … Continue reading
I had always heard the horror stories of potty training with boys, so I was feeling very hesitant when it came time to potty train Cameron, our second child. He was, however, showing all of the signs of being ready … Continue reading
I always get strange looks when I try to avoid cokes, kool-aid, and other sugary drinks for my kids. But with diabetes lurking on both sides of our families, I feel obligated to try to help my kids make healthier … Continue reading
It was the week of Vacation Bible School at church. And a crazy work week. By the end of it, I was desperately wishing that Cam didn’t have so many allergies so I could just order a stupid cake and … Continue reading
Potty training. Those words are terrifying for all parents of preschoolers. I had heard so many horror stories, in fact, that I was fairly petrified when it came time to potty train my oldest. With that in mind, I started … Continue reading
So far, I’ve talked about breastfeeding, sleep training, and reality… If you’ve stuck with me this far, thank you. I know that every parent has a different philosophy and style, and I realize that there are probably several people who … Continue reading
Ahhhh, Father’s Day. The day I’m always reminded that I’m a crappy gift-giver. The day that I hope my husband walks away feeling loved and appreciated, and not depressed by my lack of effort. So I wanted this year to … Continue reading
The Creativity in the Chaos 