The other night, I was putting my son to bed and he started asking questions about my Grandma. Gram passed away when I was pregnant with my boy, so he never met her, but we talk about her so often it's like he almost knows her. I like that. So, as I'm tucking him in and we're talking about the ... » Learn More about Mommy, Am I Going to Heaven?
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Music Magpie: Show Me the Money!
You know how kids can suck the life, gravity, and money right out of us? There's help: a boob job. Wait. Wrong post. Let's start over. There's help: Music Magpie. Allow me to explain. ... » Learn More about Music Magpie: Show Me the Money!
Oversharing: Unfortunate Observations From the Bathroom
You know how sometimes you just click with a person you've never met and know very little about? Yeah. That's me and Mommy, For Real's Stephanie. I can't confidently say that she returns my feelings, but every time I read her work, I love her a little more. I completely identify with her as a woman ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Unfortunate Observations From the Bathroom
You Will Find Him Next To Me
My husband kisses me every day. He reaches for me in his sleep. He is patient when I am not. You won’t find him drinking at the table Rolling dice and staying out ’til three You won’t ever find him be unfaithful You will find him, you’ll find him next to me My ... » Learn More about You Will Find Him Next To Me
Great Diapers at a Great Price AND a Vera Bradley Giveaway!
Truth: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rite Aid Tugaboos diapers. More truth: If I didn't like these diapers, I would not have written about them. Listen, I am a diaper snob. It's true. When I had my son in 2009, I firmly believed that cash-money beget dry bottoms; only the ... » Learn More about Great Diapers at a Great Price AND a Vera Bradley Giveaway!
Hiya New Pals!
Are you reading this from your mobile device whilst atop the porcelain throne? I'm not judging, just curious. In case you were wondering, I am coming to you live from the bathroom, but only because I'm hiding from my kids. If I have to read The Little Engine That Could one more time today, I am ... » Learn More about Hiya New Pals!
Oversharing: My Pee Tests
Do you find that sharing one too many personal details brings you endless delight, much to the dismay of your parents or spouse? Is your goal in life to make those around you squeamish and/or run to the bathroom to either laugh-pee or vomit in response to a story you've told? Do you believe ... » Learn More about Oversharing: My Pee Tests
Reliving My Childhood, One New Kid On the Block At a Time
I wrote this post a few weeks ago, but got lucky when Jenn's Theme Thursday prompt was concerts. So I'm recycling. Saving the earth, one blog post at a time. Where: A third-grade classroom When: 1989 Why: Valentine's Day Extravaganza There we were, decorating our shoe boxes ... » Learn More about Reliving My Childhood, One New Kid On the Block At a Time
Everything I Know About Kids I Learned From Dogs
Being trapped indoors with two feisty toddlers is about as much fun as a pap smear. Western Pennsylvania weather is constantly kicking us in the crotch with blankets of snow in the winter, gallons of rain in the spring, and drastic temperature changes from day to day regardless of the season. I ... » Learn More about Everything I Know About Kids I Learned From Dogs
It’s Only Funny Until It’s Scary
I'm going to start things off with a healthy dose of TMI: I got my first period the summer after fourth grade. RIGHT?! I was at Seaworld with the effing Girl Scouts and thought I shat my pants. I was mortified and didn't want to tell my troop leader because, helloooo?! I thought I ... » Learn More about It’s Only Funny Until It’s Scary