Confession: I'm more than slightly obsessed with the Christmas season. From the warm and fuzzies to the hot chocolate and parties and scarves (I love me a good scarf), it really is the most wonderful time of the year. But it ends way too soon every. single. year. My mom normally cries on Christmas ... » Learn More about Let the Games Begin!
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Eff the Elf
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
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
The Fun Stoppers
What is a Fun Stopper? You may not know the definition of a Fun Stopper, but I'm sure you have at least one in your life. A Fun Stopper, a person who is physically incapable of enjoying life, exhibits symptoms such as: limited and/or non-existent sense of humor tendency to take one's self too ... » Learn More about The Fun Stoppers
My Offertory Post
As the Mixer continues to gain momentum, I continue trolling as many blogs as I can. The themes are diverse, but there is one common thread among most bloggers: they have a clear purpose. Some want to educate or inform; still others want to inspire or share. I, however, have no purpose! Granted, my ... » Learn More about My Offertory Post
7 Reasons I Love November
1. It's officially cold enough to switch from daily to monthly weekly leg shavings. 2. Turkey. Stuffing. Sweet potatoes. And explaining to the kids how massacring a group of innocent people is a cause for celebration. Let's eat! 3. Black Friday shopping. Oh hell to the no I don't participate! I ... » Learn More about 7 Reasons I Love November
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
A few days before I snapped this picture, a heavy blanket of snow had covered everything in our path, which temporarily delayed my baby girl's new trick: walking. She and her brother had been at each other's throats due to what I can only assume was cabin fever, so I was thrilled to have captured ... » Learn More about Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal