Parenting
20 Ways Being a Sorority Girl Directly Relates to Motherhood
When I was in college, I joined a sorority. Before your judgement takes over, no, it’s not always like the stereotypical movies and TV shows where girls only throw parties, drink and act like ridiculously idiotic floozies. Read More …
Why “Me-Time” is Bullshit
“Me-time” is complete bull, but not for any of the reasons you may think. Yes, mothers should have time to themselves. I would even argue that it’s a necessity if we want to maintain some 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 …
10 Sentences that Perfectly Describe Being a Stay-at-Home Parent
For most stay-at-home parents, life is chaos. In fact, some of us might rather head out the door to work every day just to get some alone time and socialize with humans who don’t pick 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 …
To the new mom who was bullied by "the girls" for posting photos of her baby…
…this one’s for you. I am in no way going to pretend like some Facebook posts don’t annoy me. We all have those eyes-roll-to-the-back-of-our-head people posters on our friend list. Guess what? You can unfollow them, Read More …
No, my husband is not a hero because he took our children to the store
A while back, my husband took both of our children to the store with him because I was cleaning like a mad woman to get the house ready for guests and working diligently to meet Read More …
"Love Never Fades" and Other Dumb Shirt Sayings
I saw this shirt in a store while out shopping today, and my first thought was: That’s such bullshit. I don’t know what fairytale media continues to portray, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it Read More …
Here's to you, moms
Kissing boo-boos and making airplanes out of spoons.” Here’s to the headaches and three hours of sleep. Smelling like milk and a trash full of diapers. Showering, if you’re lucky, and stumbling over toys you Read More …