This article originally appeared on Her View From Home with the title “You May Be Growing and Changing, but You’ll Always Be My Baby.” You know how people change, but deep down, really, they don’t? This is my eldest son when he was 4 years old . . . and now. Those curls! He’s still got them. They’re just a little shorter now. Those blue eyes! Still there. Full of sneaky schemes with a sparkle of sweetness. That smile! It still lights…
Whether you’re raising boys or girls, parenting is widely known as the most amazing, exhausting, trying, endearing, rewarding journey. For some reason, it’s also a journey that people – random people in the grocery store or the post office – feel the need to comment on. Those people you’ve never met who touched your belly when you were pregnant and asked if you were having a boy or a girl . . . yes, them. Those people don’t disappear when…
It’s official: I’m now a Sports Mom — a Hockey Mom, to be exact. For may years, I was certain my boys weren’t going to get into sports (which was totally ok by me), but here I am. E’s passion for hockey is awesome. But I have a lot to learn! For any other new Sports Moms out there, anyone gearing up for spring try-outs, anyone about to head out to watch a tournament — here are my tips so…
Who needs “a lot of coffee and a good vacuum?” Boymoms do!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you remember why I started this blog? Because I’m a proud (and often flustered!) Mother of Boys (M.O.B.), and I know there’s a strong connection to be made with other M.O.B.s who share the adventure. In 2018, M.O.B. Truths conducted a survey with Mothers of Boys, with the goal of digging deeper into our experiences and finding what is relatable, shareable, and helps strengthen our “village.” Whether you…
I originally published the post below on December 2017, and decided it was time to review it and see how I did. I’m certainly a busy mom (I think parenting is busy no matter what!), so I wanted to see if I was actually able to keep up with my resolutions. Read the below, and then my progress report at the end of each resolution! HAPPY 2019, everyone! Resolutions. Ugh, it’s that time of year again. Every year I try…
Fortnite addiction has been the subject of so much negative chatter recently, including the fact that it can land the player in video game rehab. I’ve read articles (some serious!) and seen so many (often hilarious) social media posts and memes about the dreaded craze over Fortnite. I was part of that dread for a while — I truly hate guns and violence and don’t want my kids participating in games that portray it. And I of course don’t want…
Boy moms know — there’s drippage, there’s splatter . . . there are times when the bathroom at home smells like a public restroom at a gas station. Thankfully, this guest post from Tove Maren Stakkestad at Mama in the Now has a solution. As a mom of four boys, she really knows how to tackle the smelly toilet: This post contains affiliate links. That means that, at no additional cost to you, we may receive small compensation for our recommendations. …
Raising secure boys, *even* without sports! “You must be sooo busy with all your boys’ sports!” It’s a comment I get often as a mom of three boys. But I have to admit, it annoys me! Fact: Not all boys are into sports. Fact: There are gazillions of other interests in the world that can help develop boys into smart, well-adjusted, strong, active, social, kind humans. Fact: My sons do a mix of these things, and I’m super-proud to support their interests, whatever…
It’s almost Halloween! Which means that any day now, my parents will ask me what they should get the kids at holiday-time . . . and this year, I’m determined to be prepared with the ultimate holiday gift guide for boys. Usually, I say “I don’t know! I haven’t even thought about tomorrow, let alone the holiday season that is still a few months away!” But for all you early-planners, here’s some help. Whether your kids are crafty or into…
Halloween is fast-approaching, and you haven’t finalized the kids’ costume plans yet? NO WORRIES! I haven’t either. We’re right now having the yearly battle over whether they can be something ridiculously scary or not (I say NO), or whether they should dress up as something creative and fun. Whatever they decide, I know they’re starting to prefer store-bought costumes over my homemade Halloween creations. But just in case, I’ve whipped up a list of 5 fast, easy DIY costumes made…