By Stephanie Every December 31st without fail I have certain goals in my head- resolutions for the New Year to come. And almost always they are great things to aspire to, but not always reasonable. And by February are long forgotten. I’m not talking about promising myself to join the gym and fit into my…
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We had mice on Christmas
By Gretchen I heard the first stirrings downstairs around 4 am. My 3 oldest boys were up, pawing through the gifts placed under the tree after they went to bed. I could hear excited whispers, muffled squeals, and giggling. I had no desire to halt their clandestine escape from the long winter’s nap. When I…
Merry Christmas From The Parents
From Megan: Fried Okra Santa Letter 2009 From Michael: Your Name Here Guide To Life The Miracle of Multitasking From Kelly: Love Well The Christmas Cookies Made Us Late From Beck: Frog And Toad Are Still Friends Now Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding From Rachel: Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life The Ghosts of…
The Night Before Christmas
By DeeDee Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, the Rum Balls were made, the mommy was soused. The stockings were flung to the floor with no care, in hopes that a maid, soon would be there. I felt not like cooking, see my sad bunioned feet, So to Sonic we flew,…
Stay at home Dad
Guest post by Derek Cromwell Hello. You’re probably wondering who I am. Judging by the sudden stop in your scrolling you’ve likely stumbling across me by accident, more than likely while searching for something else. I understand. I’m slightly unpopular and most certainly uncool. That’s because I’m a stay-at-home Dad. I’m not the garden variety…
Great Books for Parents
By Mary If you’re a book-lover like I am and still have a bit of Christmas shopping to do, might I suggest a few of the best books I’ve read over the years? Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline I read this book years ago when I was dealing with 2 year old…
The first Christmas, according to boys.
By Stephanie Apparently G.I. Joe & Buzz Lightyear were in Bethlehem that Day, too. Originally published at Adventures In Babywearing.
Have you seen…?
A Must-Read from Beck, Hand Me Down. And she could also use your vote. Rachel is a hoot and tells the story of when her child stole from a store: Everyone Remembers Their First Crime Beautiful Megan keeping it real: Yeah, What SHE Said! Michael is totally on to something with thanksGIVING. See what Kelly…
Smelly tree, smelly tree, it’s not your fault
By Gretchen I’ve often complained about our 2007 Christmas Tree. It smelled like teenaged badgers held a little but raucous kegger in the branches. I couldn’t wait to get rid of it—in fact, it was completely stripped of ornaments by the morning of December 26th. No regrets. I guess it’s the hazard of being in…
The Eyes Have It
By DeeDee Our week was fraught with various dental and eye appointments. I began the week with the dreaded “deep cleaning” of the teeth and gums, because I have been remiss with my flossing. I’ve been busy. My husband informed me that I would be in need of a pain killer. My eyes lit up….