As you may have heard, sunny Southern Cal has been in the middle of a horrible drought. We were finally lucky enough to have water falling from the sky all weekend and the rejoicing commenced. I’ve always loved the rain; it gives the sense of a fresh start. Washes away some of the yuck. And…
To put it ever-so gently, this week has kicked my ass. One of those weeks that leaves me wondering how anyone – including myself – ever dared to think I would be cut out for motherhood. A week filled with tantrums, screaming, and spitting from morning until night. A week where my body collapses in…
OMG look at my Stevie! So excited to ride his new scooter! I could die. He looks so cute and happy! Roughly 45 seconds later: The end.
I always say nap time is the best time. Holla if ya hear me folks! I’m not one of those parents who gets bored or misses my kid while he sleeps. #sorrynotsorry. And right now, the naps are getting shorter, but I am clinging to them for dear life, I tell ya. If a kid turns…
We are going through a couple changes around here again. It always makes me nervous and anxious when we start something new. In my mind, I know I just need to take it one day at a time. But in real life, I still feel overwhelmed. Stevie started his new school last Monday. Ohmygosh it’s…
Last night I was laying in bed, thinking about why it had been such a difficult day for Stevie. Was it because he started his new school? Was he mad at us for leaving him in an unknown place? Was he tired? Was he frustrated about something else that he couldn’t tell us about? Are…
After I published my mama bear moment, I got a lot of supportive comments and congratulations for standing up for Stevie. It was so appreciated. You guys are the best. I also got a handful of emails from people asking how to avoid a situation like that all together. How do we teach our child…
A preschool holiday party is one of those things that when you’re in the middle of, seems just fine and dandy. You tend to your child and try to have some pleasant small talk with the other parents. But if you were watching from afar, you’d be convinced that you were witnessing an alternate universe…
Oh my baby boy! He turned three!! We spent most of his birthday in the car traveling to Southern Utah for Christmas. He slept a little bit, which was fan-freakin-tastic, let me tell you. He hasn’t had much in the way of good solid sleep the past few months and we are wiped. So grateful…
Let’s first take a moment to define a mama bear. According to Urban Dictionary, a very reliable source, it is “A mom who can be cuddly and lovable but also has a ferocious side when it’s necessary to protect her cubs.” I’m not sure I love the term because it kind of puts a heroic spin…