SharePinTweet Because in a house full of boys, simple “Trick or Treat” is not enough . . . Trick or treat, smell my feet For Mommy’s sake, please keep the house neat Out you go, have fun with a scare Get some good candy that with me you’ll share Pick all different things, but chocolate …
Lessons My Kids Learned Without Me Teaching Them
SharePinTweetLessons My Kids Learned Without Me Teaching Them: They don’t always listen, but they hear me. I’ve been away on a business trip for four days.  You’d think it’s a mix of hard work, nice dinners and good, uninterrupted sleep. It’s a little of that (no real good sleep, thanks to a strong body clock and …
Boys’ Halloween Costumes: The Year I Lost the Battle Against Scary
SharePinTweetBoys’ Halloween Costumes: Â Why so scary? “You’re NEVER going to let us be ANYTHING but a FIREMAN or a PRINCESS!” shouted R, angry that I wouldn’t let him be the grim reaper or Chucky for Halloween. Â For the record, I never made my boys dress as princesses (though we do have an Elsa dress in …
How I failed at Pinterest and came out OK
SharePinTweetI failed at Pinterest and came out OK. Pinterest and I have a love-hate relationship.  But I’m coming to terms with having failed as a Pinterest mom and am still able to have a meaningful life.  It’s possible.  I’ll show you. Love it or hate it, I’ve learned that Pinterest is a must-do to help get …
Baby is growing up: A virtual time machine of memories
SharePinTweetBaby is growing up: Â A virtual time machine of memories My baby is growing up. Â He’s turning 3 very soon. Â He just learned (on his own, because my heart couldn’t handle correcting him on this one) to say “I want you to hold me” instead of gazing at me with those deep brown eyes and …
Living with Hungry Boys: The Mommy Diet
SharePinTweetHungry boys — a big part of the adventure of being a mother of sons. Mothers of boys know — and we hear it all the time — “boys are always hungry.” So far it seems to be true, even after I confirm their bellies are full.  Now, what can I eat?
Raising Boys to Dream Big. Always.
SharePinTweetRaising Boys: Dream Big and Never Stop Reaching As a mom of three boys, I know this to be true: Â raising boys is an adventure, and life is complicated. Â We’re under pressure as parents, and our kids are under pressure, too, as they navigate through the ups and downs and obstacles that come their way. …
Obstacle Course Birthday Party: Wipeout theme
SharePinTweetHost an Obstacle Course Wipeout Theme Party Obstacle Course and Ice Cream Tower Contest! Messy and Delicious Fun for Boys: For R’s 8th birthday this year, we decided to make a Wipeout-themed outdoor party. We’ve had parties at bouncy house places in the past and have loved them, but this year, we wanted something that …
Lessons from a jiggly mom-tush
SharePinTweetYour body changes after having kids, but I love my boys and I love chocolate: 5 Lessons from a jiggly mom-tush I grew up as a dancer – tap, jazz, ballet, modern and even a little flamenco. Many hours a week from age 5 through my late 20s were spent dancing — moving through life …
Move over, Mom!
SharePinTweetSleep deprived, with little feet in my back and on my head.  #motherofboys #boys #mobtruths #parenting #norestfortheweary
