I remember the first time I saw him: I was at Barnes and Noble with a few friends, one of whom purchased the complete Elf on the Shelf package. My first thought (and probably words): "That thing is CREEPY!!" My pal swore that the little gremlin helped keep her son in line in the days leading up to ... » Learn More about Eff the Elf
Parenting
Give Me Some Happy
What's shakin', party people?! It's a pleasure to once again co-host the More Than Mommies Mixer. If you scroll down to the bottom of this post, you'll find all the details about the mixer and how to link up. And now, I hope you don't mind, I'm going to take advantage of my blogging stage this week ... » Learn More about Give Me Some Happy
Conversations with a Toddler: There’s a WHAT in Your Pocket?!
At dinner tonight, my 3-year-old son said, "HEY! I have a rocket in my pocket!" My husband, guest-for-dinner brother, and I just looked at each other like did he really just say that?! I asked the kid to repeat it and he said again, a little too proudly, "I HAVE A ROCKET IN MY ... » Learn More about Conversations with a Toddler: There’s a WHAT in Your Pocket?!
This Chick Sucks
My birthday was a few weeks ago. The husband interviewed our kids and wrote their responses in a homemade card. So cute! I loved it...except that my son answered, "Work" when asked what my favorite thing to do was. Hmmmm... And just yesterday the kid was typing on his pretend laptop and when I asked ... » Learn More about This Chick Sucks
Lucky Number 13
Today: the day after turkey day. The day of my mom's annual Day After Thanksgiving Dinner. The day before I stuff myself into my Spanx and pretend to like the people with whom I graduated high school. That's right, folks, tomorrow is my high school reunion. I'll pause a moment while you take pity on ... » Learn More about Lucky Number 13