I've seen this meme floating around for a few days with the Andy Rooney quote, "One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day." It's very touching, unless you're four days out from Christmas wondering why so many rooms of your house look like a … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Little $hits
Anyone else have to hide in the bathroom at night, pretending to poop, just to get your kids to fall asleep? No, just me? Good! I remember a time when my sweet littles, who are only 15 months apart, would hug me, tell me that I’m their favorite and then curl up in a ball and sleep all night. What … [Read more...]
My Sister is the Mom I Thought I’d Be
My little sister is amazing. When we were younger, I often found her to be less than amazing. She was skilled at looking like the victim despite being unopposed to physical violence when Mom and Dad weren't looking, was my forced tagalong when I went to play with my friends, and ripped the head off … [Read more...]
Countdown to Winter Break
I am so excited for Winter Break! Yep, I said it. I cannot wait to have all four of my littles home during the day! Having them in school has allowed me to truly appreciate the time I have with them (and the role they play in keeping their little brother happy). Oh, Winter Break, my new … [Read more...]
Why I Quit Homeschooling
For more than 10 years, "homeschooler" was part of my bio. I took great pride in the wow factor of telling people that I had four children and also schooled them at home. What better way to show my dedication to motherhood, than by having my children with me 24/7?? I was basically the patron saint … [Read more...]