Slime the Principals
This month I was able to wrap up the first of two major events that I was/am in charge of. Our elementary school jog-a-thon took place at the beginning of this month with the awards ceremony being two...
View ArticleMom of the year
Recently I was cleaning out Addison’s backpack. A dangerous past time but it must be done. He must have recently cleaned out his desk at school because it was full of papers. I came across a poster...
View ArticleElf on the Shelf Rant
It’s time for the yearly Elf bashing. Let me start by saying this…if Elf on the Shelf truly gives you joy in your heart. If you find no greater pleasure than hiding your Elf all over the house and...
View ArticleWhen Facials Go Bad
Before I tell you my tale of woe, it must be mentioned that I recently had a birthday. I turned a number that is extremely close to another that should not be said out loud. Sometime in December I...
View Article4th Grade Homework Will Be My Undoing
Wits, allow me to introduce you to end. You two should get along swimmingly, and try this straight jacket on for size. I think you’ll find it quite comfortable. This child and 4th grade homework...
View ArticleRaising Little Boys ep. 901
Living with little boys sure will keep you on your toes and give you a new appreciation for all things creepy and crawly. As I sit and reflect on the turtles, frogs, worms and talk of poop I have come...
View Article5 Smiles
This has been a seriously long week so when my blogger friend, Kelly from Mrs Disciple, suggested a link up to share 5 things that make me smile, I knew I needed to participate. During times like these...
View ArticleParenting: Draining the Life Force Out of Rational Adults for Generations
Parenting is so frigging hard. I mean, seriously. We love, cherish, nurture, guide, pray over, redirect, lose sleep over, clean up vomit after and heart burst over our children. We drop tens of...
View ArticleThe Smell
Earlier this summer my 15 year old cousin came to stay with us for about a week. Let me preface this by saying that he is a wonderful kid. He is so sweet, soft spoken, kind to others and actually...
View ArticleStain Remover and Tape Decks
Allow me to fill you in on my latest “first world” problem…I just realized that the Oxi-Clean clothing detergent I’ve been using for the past month is not actually detergent. Turns out it’s just a...
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