My time in the southern part of the US brought me many treasures: a love of college basketball, the perfect sweet tea recipe, an affinity for chicken biscuits, and a few phrases that have been added into my vocabulary.  “Braggin on” is one such idiom.  It means simply to brag about, but it carries so much more than that when used correctly.  And if you ask me, it’s a phrase that parents the world over could apply more frequently. Continue reading →

It happened last year.  I became an old person.  The number doesn’t matter because, as the saying goes, you’re only as old as you feel.  Well, I feel old.  It started then, and now a few weeks past my birthday, I can say the trend is continuing.  I’m officially on the downward side of the hill of life.  Are you as depressed as I am yet?  Continue reading…you’ll get there. Continue reading →

Think this is going to be one of those articles where I describe what a “good” mom does and try to do everything possible to make sure you understand that I am NOT describing you?  And then everyone gets heated and writes about it in the comments.  Got your juices flowing for a good old-fashioned Mommy War? Continue reading →

Listen up, folks.  I found her!  You know that perfect mom that every mommy blog describes?  She does more than just keep everyone alive.  She makes art projects and cooks tasty meals.  She plays princess and super hero with both her son and her daughter.  She pins for parties and brings the ideas to life.  She reads to the babies daily, prays with them nightly, and makes sure they get fresh air, free affection, and fun activities always.  She lives in the moment with her little miracles and disconnects from all social media…for days at a time!

And there’s more. Continue reading →