Every parent worries they could potentially raise an a-hole. It's true--ask any of us. Our fear of adding to the already overflowing pool of a-holes is palpable. It's up there with the fear that our children divulge embarrassing secrets to their teachers then we have to look those teachers in the ... » Learn More about “Mummy, yet’s doNATE dis!”
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Christmas Countdown
It's early but I don't care: let's talk about Christmas!! Each December, #HusbandWTF and I celebrate each day leading up to the 25th with a fun Christmas Countdown for the kids. Some days we go big: visiting new places, experiencing new things. Other days are simple and we opt for popcorn on the ... » Learn More about Christmas Countdown
Take the F*cking Folder!
One of my favorite stories about a matriarch in our family is about trash. Her children shared garbage duty in their house: gather it, bag it, put it out. Not an awful lot to ask of able-bodied teens, but as parents know, our children tend to have selective hearing. For instance, "I baked ... » Learn More about Take the F*cking Folder!
This is No New Socks
You know how retailers always shove back-to-school season down our throats in, like, July? I'm about to do the same with Christmas. OMG, you guys! We're thisclose to my very favorite season of the year! WEEEEEEE!! It's almost INeedGiftIdeasmas. It's a real holiday. Look it up. I'll wait. Every ... » Learn More about This is No New Socks
Hard But Necessary: Talking About Fire Prevention
This post is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association Know what I've realized as my kids get older? The baby days were a breeze. Oh yes, I said it. A BREEZE. Give me permanent exhaustion and sore nipples over kids' soccer concussions and free-will any day. I much prefer to keep my ... » Learn More about Hard But Necessary: Talking About Fire Prevention
WittyWe: Supplemental Resources for Any Classroom
I taught online English for five years before switching to my current role as a virtual Academic Mentor. I work with kiddos from different parts of the country, striving to keep them engaged in their online learning, and supporting them on their way to their diploma. It's a worthwhile job and I ... » Learn More about WittyWe: Supplemental Resources for Any Classroom
This is What My Self-Care Looks Like
My husband and I are both afflicted with Do-It-All-itis. I think the dictionary defines this syndrome as: "An inability to turn down new opportunities. See also: Losing our minds." Between the two of us, I think we have seven jobs. SEVEN. Why?! To make matters worse, my husband is a do-it-yourselfer ... » Learn More about This is What My Self-Care Looks Like
“Mommy, That’s Your Disappointed Face”
I've admitted it before: my face ruins things. Wedding photos, rando photos, live television appearances, feelings that I'd rather keep to myself... Some people wear their hearts on their sleeves? Well, mine's all up on my grill. There's no mistaking how I'm feeling; one look at my mug and ... » Learn More about “Mommy, That’s Your Disappointed Face”
I’ve Found the Holy Grail of Cleaning Supplies
If money were as bountiful as my three-year-old’s dinner-time tantrums, I would pay someone to perform the tedious tasks otherwise assigned as Mom’s Responsibilities. Someone else can do the meal planning, shopping, and cooking. It’d be awesome if that someone else would also do the dishes, but I’m ... » Learn More about I’ve Found the Holy Grail of Cleaning Supplies
Tales of a Second Grade Anti-Typist
Upon the close of their first full week back to school, I asked my kiddos the typical Mom questions: What's one new thing you learned so far? Who did you play with at recess? What do you think your favorite subject will be this year? How long do we have until all that fundraising paperwork ... » Learn More about Tales of a Second Grade Anti-Typist