Here’s a funny but true story from a long time ago when my kids were little. Enjoy! ~ Katy I never thought I was the kind of gal to have a toilet sitting in her front yard. Yet there it was by my hydrangea bush. Now, I knew full well that my home was not [Read More]
A Superlative Bad Mom Moment Starring Poop
Lucky me! I got to see the hit movie “Bad Moms” not once, but twice this summer. If you can get past all the F-bombs, it really is a funny movie that pokes fun at so many Mommy truths. My dear readers know that I consider myself a Bad Mom, just like the moms in [Read More]
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Hearing These Five Sounds Mean You’re a Mom
I used to cry when I heard it. The smacking of teeny, tiny newborn lips. My ravaged, raw breasts — trying so hard to get the hang of breastfeeding a newborn — would clench defensively. Together with the hungry cry, the wet cry, the poopy cry, and the gassy cry, that lip-smacking sound announced to [Read More]
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12 Things I’ve Learned in 12 Years as a Parent
July marks my “Mamaversary”, the anniversary of when I became a mom. My son turns 12 and I can’t help but look back in wonder at the last dozen years of parenting and reminisce about all that I’ve learned. Nor can I refuse the urge to share with you all that I’ve learned. Here are my words [Read More]
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All About Poop and Poo Pourri
Like most mothers, I have a long, storied relationship with poop. There were the 8 million poopy diapers that I changed. I’m sure that I’ve had feces on me at some point or another. And I’ve made Poop Sandwiches. True story. My son, now age 10, has refused to eat a peanut butter and jelly [Read More]
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When the Poop Hits the Concrete (Pure Michigan Vacation Part III)
Did you know that inland from the shores of Lake Michigan lies some of the most beautiful farm country you’ll ever see? We witnessed it ourselves last week. In particular, we visited a working dairy farm, Country Dairy, where we took an informative and fun tour. We saw the milk bottling facility, shivered next to aging [Read More]
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It’s Not My Mess (Oh, Yes It Is!)
Today I’m excited to be sharing a guest post over at Adrienne’s hilarious and sweet blog, The Mommy Mess. Come check out my Top 5 Mommy Messes. A big thanks to Adrienne for having me over! After you check out my guest post, stick around and read about Adrienne’s life as a wife, mother, homeschooler, [Read More]
