Rants
Parenting Style Studies – Why I am Appauled
There are so many parenting style studies these days that suggest that “Crying it out” will have a long term negative effect on children’s growth and development. A lot of studies seemingly suggest, in my opinion, that parenting in general can hinder your Child’s development. Am I supposed to stop parenting all together and allow…
Read MoreA Rant to My Husband- A Stay at Home Moms Schedule
A Stay at Home Moms Schedule and A Look back at one of my faves from 2011….. Husband/Daddy and I got into a debate yesterday morning about why it is that he gets to call in sick to work, but when I am sick I just have to tough it out. He responded to me…
Read MoreFamily Choices- Moving to the Great White North
I live in the great white north with our family. Sometimes there are Family Choices you just have to make. It is currently -20 outside and it’s March 25th! I can’t wait for spring, but I am told that it doesn’t actually become nice like that until May. It has warmed up, in the early…
Read MoreOverwhelmed Mom – Being a Mother
Is it normal to want to be able to just breathe for 5 minuets? Is it normal to be an Overwhelmed Mom? I mean, I know I am a Mother. I made the choice to be responsible for two lives, and I would never take that back. I love my kids, more than I love…
Read MoreMarried to a Gamer- Wives Married to Gamers Anonymous
Are you married to a gamer? Is your husband a “gamer”? Does he enjoy playing on his video game console, maybe a little too much? Do you feel as though he devotes too much free time to gaming? Do you feel slightly neglected and irritated with his games? Have you ever had fantasies of throwing his video…
Read MoreBaby on the Move
Careful! Baby on the move! I have always heard that while your children are progressing from babies to toddlers you can’t wait for them to start walking and talking… every little movement is amazing to you and every little word is the most adorable word that you have ever heard. I agree with that statement.…
Read MoreLife as a Mommy- My Life is Narrated
Life as a Mommy can be interesting. Since Little Man has turned 4 he has been narrating our daily lives… it started out slowly at first… with a few obvious observations here and there… and then, in what seemed like no time, Little Man was stating the obvious about everything…. and it started very early…
Read MoreLong Winters- Hibernating is Not Just for Bears
The title says it all. LONG WINTERS and Hibernating is NOT just for bears. SERIOUSLY. Where I live it has started snowing and then some… it’s cold and I honestly do NOT think that this house has been “Sickie” free for more than a week in over 2 months. No, I am NOT joking. I…
Read MoreWhen Kids are Sick Everyone is Tired
The past few days Little Man and Baby Girl have been waking up every little while all through the night due to an awful cough and stuffy nose. I have no idea where the heck they got this, but it has been going around and I am NOT looking forward to getting it myself. If I ever…
Read MoreBroken Records and Skipping CDs
I am starting to think I need to convert myself to MP3. Those things never skip, repeat themselves or get stuck in some kind of strange cycle. I usually sound like a broken record or one of those scratched CDs that never stop repeating the same words or verse over and over and over and…
Read MoreSickness, Sore Head and Bird Poop
Every once in a while I have these days that I swear are punishment for the way I behaved during my teen years. These days are almost so insane they are unbelievable. The last time I had a day like this, I deodorized my face… seriously. And this day… this day I had a few days ago……
Read MoreChildren and Expensive Beds
Note to self: Do NOT purchase your children expensive beds. Instead tell them they are camping, buy them a cheap roll pillow, give them a blanket and let them sleep on the floor. No the floors not cold. No the floors not uncomfortable, the floor… it is free…. and SO worth the amount of time…
Read MoreYou Know You’re a Mother When
1. You swear you just heard your Mother’s Voice when you said: “Because I said so…” and then you realize.. It was you! >GASP!< 2. You hide in the bathroom with the door locked to read one page of your book, and when your husbands asks you to find something for him, you make really…
Read MoreStress Management for Mothers
Stressed out? Want to find a way to relax? Wondering when you will ever get to relax again? My advice: Don’t have kids. Just Kidding! Obviously, it’s too late for that if you were wondering how to manage your stress as a Mother, because, well, you very clearly already have kids. In fact, the children…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Mommy Guilt
As Mothers, we ALL know Mommy Guilt too well! It comes at the worst times, and stays around for what seems like years. As Mothers many feel guilty for almost everything we do, or do not do! Stop IT! I am one to talk, recently my family took the kids for the weekend… YES THE…
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