SharePinTweetFather’s Day is here again. I admit I have now once seen B close a drawer, but other than that, this is still worth re-posting from last year Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures out there, half-assed or whole! We nicknamed my husband “Half-assed Brad,” And as it turns out, he’s …
Growing -something- gracefully
SharePinTweet Today was my birthday. I’ve always loved my birthday! Just once a year, a day to reflect on ME! I was thinking about it as I stepped into the bathroom this morning to shower, and suddenly something tickled my nose. Was it . . . a nose hair? Oh my goodness. A long …
Getting a grip
SharePinTweet I’ve always been emotional, but since having kids, the smartest investment I could have (should have) made is in waterproof mascara. If you’re like me and you tear up more than ever at the littlest things, here are 8 situations that will jolt you out of letting the teary floodgates open. Worked for me when I …
So thankful for the You’re Welcome
SharePinTweet (Spoiler alert: Perhaps I’m overdramatic at times, but please don’t ever tell my husband I admit that.) This is the welcome mat that R, my oldest son, crafted out of paper, tape and magic markers this morning, and which he neatly placed at the entrance to his bedroom. Welcome. A simple word. Such an …
When a M.O.B. spruces up the family room
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The fate of the floral placemat today
SharePinTweet After a brief, hopefully non-violent battle with a plastic knight, the floral placemat lay on the floor, awaiting my arrival home from work. What will my boys do with it next?
When someone gives you a butterfly net . . .
SharePinTweet When someone gives you a butterfly net . . . you put it on your head and climb the basketball hoop. Happy weekend, Mothers of Boys! Cheers to the M.O.B.!
M.O.B. goes bowling
SharePinTweetBecause every little boy knows — and every M.O.B.will learn — the air blow thingy by the bowling balls is really for your armpits.
On Mother’s Day . . .
SharePinTweetHappy Mother’s Day! My special day included breakfast in bed . . . which was promptly eaten by my three sons instead of me. I guess it’s true what they say: Boys are always hungry. How was your Mother’s Day? Visit again later this week as we get into the journey of when I became a …
Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe: Baking with Boys (a fall tradition)
Easy pumpkin bread recipe, no eggs! This is a favorite go-to recipe for when I’m baking with kids, and it makes for a nice fall tradition.