
Children

Sometimes It’s OK to be a “Bad Mom”
My children sleep in until at least 8 a.m. most weekdays. Being woken up too early is almost never an issue. In fact, the issue arises when my children must be somewhere before 8 a.m., Read More …

A Throwing Up Thanksgiving
Does it sound disgusting? Good. Because it was. This Thanksgiving I was thankful for pink, plastic trashcans, any sleep available and that whatever monstrous flu bug hit our family only lasted a few hours … Read More …

Broken Arms and Fire Alarms
Yesterday was an interesting day for my family. And yes, it did include both a broken arm and several fire alarms. It all started at work with a text from my husband. To which, of Read More …
5 Things That Are (Mommy Needs A) Break-ing Mommy
Throughout the week, I find the words “mommy needs a break” popping into my head–oh–about every hour. And I often turn to the same comforts, vices, what have you, when I do find the opportunity Read More …

15 Completely Illogical Reasons Mom Wants Another Baby
You can’t deny there’s a longing–no matter how illogical or fleeting–each time a chapter in life comes to an end. Especially when it’s time to decide whether you want to continue having kids or be done for good. It’s Read More …
21 Reasons Summer is a Parent's Frenemy
As a general person before kids, summer was the season to look forward to all year long. It was a time to relax, get a tan, be outside, enjoy friends, travel, read a book Read More …
12 Things That Make Me Want To Go All 'The Slap' On Kids
Okay, don’t sue me or start the comment attack just yet. I’m obviously exaggerating about slapping children, but some things, they just hit all the buttons. As parents, sitters, people who have observed the species Read More …
Craft Alliance Makers Ball
Just a few days ago, there was a wonderful event held in St. Louis called Makers Ball. This was an evening from Craft Alliance Center for Art + Design that celebrated makers and the power Read More …
Why I can appreciate the one-year-old's birthday list email
I can appreciate this email and let me tell you why. Read More …
Little Eyes Are Watching
Each time I was swinging in the sunlight, higher and higher, smiling from ear to ear, I would long for the people I cared for most to be watching. Read More …