Parents, you remember being in the throes of children's television programming, right? Most of the shows were basically incessant mind-numbing theme songs that annihilated brain cells, as per Caillou. Then there were the Kratt Brothers. Before they were animated, they were Martin and Chris ... » Learn More about I Have a Confession…
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Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Dragons Love Tacos
Whoa! It has been a while since I last posted. Did you know babies grow up and participate in stuff and want to play sports and whatever? A little heads up would've been nice because, suuuuuper time consuming. But anyway, here I am. Perfect timing, too, because I'm teaming up the Pittsburgh Cultural ... » Learn More about Dragons Love Tacos
“What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
My kids are young, at ages 8, 6, and 3. Excuse me, ages 8 AND A HALF, 6 I'LL BE 7 IN MAY, and 3 MY BIRFDAY IS SO SOON! The idea of Valentine's Day is lost on them. It's too much pink if you ask my son, and too much sugar if you ask me. There is nothing connected to the day except for parties ... » Learn More about “What’s this Valentine’s Day thing for?”
Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
My 6-year-old is a sweet kid. She's very people-y and can read your mood with a single glance at your face. She's kind and snugly and wants nothing more than for everyone to get along. She's also a major space cadet who wears her heart on her sleeve then wipes her chocolate milk mustache on it. My ... » Learn More about Destroying Childhood Innocence, One Elf at a Time…
Stoopid Tooth Fairy
Last week, my 8-year-old son lost another tooth. My husband, affectionately and appropriately referred to as #HusbandWTF on social media, put the kid to bed that night with nary a reminder of said lost tooth. I didn't add it to my to-do list either, therefore IT DID NOT EXIST, and naturally I forgot ... » Learn More about Stoopid Tooth Fairy