We went to visit my future in-laws last weekend and it was about 3 hours away. The drive there was fine, the drive back was something I wish to never speak of again. Magically, my children were different people once we arrived home. I can't say I blame them, because I also like space and food, both … [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...]
Comparison is the Thief I Jabbed in the Throat
Nothing cuts a mom woman down like comparison. It is impossible to meet a standard that changes more than my two girls change clothes! I spent the first 9ish years of motherhood trying to be a "good" mom. What the hell does that even mean?? If we are honest, most of our measures for parenting … [Read more...]
Hard Pass on the Elf
Elf on the Shelf. Otherwise known as my favorite holiday dose of mom guilt. Because obviously I'm lacking Christmas spirit if I don't want to scare my kids into good behavior for the month of December by threatening them with a creepy little spy. I've gathered that many people think these little … [Read more...]
I’m not THAT mom
I hate mom stereotypes. The expectations of them drive me crazy. On Tuesday, I might be a crunchy mom who feeds her kids organic cheddar squares from a reusable sandwich bag on the bench in front of the library. By the time we get to Friday, there's a good chance that two or three of my offspring … [Read more...]