Ah, the latest commercial out there reigning in we silly moms who can’t get along because of our ideological differences in parenting. We need formula companies telling us how to behave & how to get along because without a silly video we would just sit around cat fighting at a playground like a bunch of junior […]
A 5 Year Old’s World
For the end of the year, Lboy’s preschool teachers had all the kids do a fill in the blank. One of the questions asked something along of the lines of “When I grow up I want to be a _______________.” His response? A Vampire. So he can scare everybody. No seriously. That’s what it says. […]
Arkansas Summer
I’ve enjoyed the lazy summer days after a busy year of commuting to preschool & selling our house. We’ve been going on a lot of bike rides all over town. It’s been a lot of fun experiencing our area in such a new way! I also don’t leave home without these items in my pack! […]
Bedtime Woes
I’ve written a lot about sleep training here at Mommy Monologues. You can read the evolution of sleep or the lack thereof here: Sleep Training. When I first had Lboy, I was a firm believer in the kiddos being in bed with us. Then as he got older & I grew wiser, we knew it […]
HAPPY WEEKEND!!!
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How Much is Too Much Online?
A friend of mine posted a link on Facebook to an article on Slate about how this family NEVER posts anything about their kid online. It’s not because of the predators or nasty people getting a hold of her photos, as much as it’s all about how they don’t want her to have a digital […]
Wow, is she 2 already???
Dear Baby O, Wow. Are you TWO already??? I’ve been told you’re too old for me to refer to you as my baby, but guess what? I’m always going to consider you my baby girl, even when you’re 60! It feels like just yesterday that I told Todd we were pregnant. Felt your first kick. […]
Honest confessions about motherhood…
1. You learn to function at a high level of sleep deprivation. 2. You will never, ever love someone the way you love your kids. 3. It can make life feel really stressful & blissful all at the same time. 4. Bedtime is my favorite time of the day. 5. Seeing my kids when they […]
Simple Blog Fixers with HUGE returns
Blogging Lessons that I learned the HARD WAY: 1) Do not Comment Vomit (thank you Melissa for this phrase! Love) This is a great post by Melissa from Blog Clarity is a must read. She hits the nail on the head with this post & it was something that I learned the hard way in the […]
Minnie Mouse, the problem doll
A couple of days ago I took O shopping for a few odds & ends things for her birthday party before we went to go pick Lboy up from school. I found the cutest Minnie doll & decided to get it for her as a birthday gift & let her hold onto it. After we […]