If you've been following my craziness for a while, you know my son is going to preschool for the first time this year. The first day wasn't necessarily a cake walk, but I thought it would get easier. WRONG! Brady bawled the first day; the second day he bawled just the same. He couldn't get into my ... » Learn More about Mama Knows Best
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A House Divided
I do not consider myself politically-inclined by any means. I probably know more about math than I do politics, so please understand that the following information is nothing more than opinion. But because I live in the good 'ole US of A, I am entitled to write about said opinion and you are ... » Learn More about A House Divided
Pre-School, Day 1
I had to write about this because so many of you parents can relate. Also, I'm hoping a sense of humor can sustain the entire human race, not to mention those of us who had to send our perfect little angels off to school for the first time. *Sob* Part I: The Drop Off Despite Zach and I telling ... » Learn More about Pre-School, Day 1
Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
I was in our family fitness center basement tonight, preparing an old chalkboard for Pinterest-inspired-first-day-of-school-photo-opp goodness when I saw it: my first true love's smiling face. No, he didn't creep into my house and chill in the shadows, nor am I really having an affair, despite what ... » Learn More about Ghosts of Boyfriends Past
I’m Having an Affair
I couldn't help myself. I certainly didn't intend to stray; I wasn't looking for something better, more attractive, or exciting. The situation just kind of...arose. (See what I did there? An overtly sexual pun?) The strangest part of the whole thing is that my husband is well aware of what's going ... » Learn More about I’m Having an Affair
Dear Todd Akin
Representative Akin, The fact that the title "Representative" precedes your name means that it is your job to be the voice of many. Hopefully not too many because if there are legions of others who have similar thoughts and values as yours, I'm moving my crew to the Netherlands and stat. Despite ... » Learn More about Dear Todd Akin
How to REALLY Raise Your Kids.
Despite the multitude of "How to Raise Your Child" lists we have all come across in our Pinteresting endeavors, it's evident that the parents who should be reading them are not. I don't mean to sound judgmental, but if people this DUMB insist on procreating, then we're all screwed. Please do take a ... » Learn More about How to REALLY Raise Your Kids.
Hungry, Anyone?
I took a short hiatus from blogging not by choice, but by necessity. Why? The Family Vacation. Five adults + two kids = renting a van so big that the elderly automatically assume we are kidnappers, but hey, it gets us (and all of our crap) where we are going. Once there, it became instantly clear ... » Learn More about Hungry, Anyone?
Dear Husband…
Our 6-year wedding anniversary is just around the corner and I have a few things I want to tell you before we hit yet another milestone as husband and wife. You work so hard. I complain that you're never home and it's not because I don't appreciate what you do for us; it's because I miss you. ... » Learn More about Dear Husband…
Public Service Announcement
Divorce. Drugs. Violence. Television. Video games. Sex. Rap music. These are factors that "the experts" have contributed to the decline of our youth. As a high school teacher, I can confirm that rap music is definitely at fault for some ridiculous fashion statements. Seriously kids, pull up your ... » Learn More about Public Service Announcement