We had our first snow today in our little corner of the world. There’s nothing like snow to make you feel like a bad mom or dad. That’s because my thought is always, “Please don’t snow enough to make it a snow day.” And I bet this morning bad moms and dad all over metro [Read More]
I’m Lovin’ It, Part II
Those aren’t Happy Meals, but it was a happy meal. My loyal readers might remember that I have a history with the McDonald’s drive-thru. I’m here to report that this history continues to build! Friday night the four of us were in line. Ordering went smoothly. Paying took no time at all. But then we [Read More]
Lies My Bad Mother and Father Told Me
Christmas (and a Christmas dress!) from last year Here’s a couple lies that we told this week, all in the name of good parenting. First, my lie: last Christmas I bought Sydney 2 dresses, one in size 3T and one in size 4T. She wasn’t with me when I shopped and they were on sale [Read More]
A Belated Happy Halloween!
Halloween came and went in our house with the expected excitement, fun, and sugar highs. I caught my husband rifling through the kids’ loot, though. “They’ll never know,” he declared as he snuck a Reese’s peanut butter cup. “Move over,” I said. “The Almond Joy is mine!” At least we are in bad parenting good [Read More]
