For the Love of Children
This is not a your usual rant about how tedious it is to do the Elf on the Shelf every holiday season. (Although I do believe that the Elf is … Continue reading
Alexa: My new frienemy
Over the holidays, we gained a new family member. I was instantly smitten with Alexa (birth name: Amazon Echo Dot) and her ability to fulfill my kids’ never-ending requests. My … Continue reading
Dear Neighbors, Thanks for not calling the authorities
Now that cooler weather is upon us, it’s lovely to open the windows and let in some fresh, fall breeze. But that luxury doesn’t come without complications. While our neighborhood … Continue reading
What happens when you lose a wedding ring?
If you know me personally, then you’ve probably heard me say that I generally like animals more than people. Animals don’t leave shopping carts leaning up against my car in … Continue reading
Dear school, Will you marry me?
Don’t let the school bus door hit ya in the back, lovies!
Why vitamins are ruining my life
Over the past few years, it’s become habit for my tots to munch their Flintstones vitamin before we go up to prep for bed. It’s a routine I’m about to … Continue reading
My daughter should be banned from my music and other realizations
It’s about that point in summer where parents are riding the cusp of “I love having all this fun with my kids!” and “How many days until school starts again?” … Continue reading
If my kids learn to love camping, it won’t be because of me
About three years ago, I watched an episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County during which Vicki and the crew went “glamping.” It was the first time I’d ever … Continue reading
“Never Put on Random, Dirty Undies You Find in Someone Else’s Backpack.”
I actually said that to my kids the other day. It is excellent advice if I do say so myself. My words of wisdom were inspired by a book we … Continue reading
Losing a Soulmate is Never Easy
Guess what, y’all? My mom is in town visiting from Washington state. Since she, like, raised me and everything, the least I could do is take a step back from … Continue reading
Twirly Girl
Fair warning: This post is about a women wielding two bags of dog poop at the vet. If that sounds gross to you, feel free to skip this entry. Today, … Continue reading
Can You Feel That? I’m Hugging You Right Now
You guys! I’m not sure if it was because of the train wreck potential of last week’s child stylist entries, or just that I posted with more frequency. Still, I … Continue reading
My Superbowl Hell: A Seahawk in a Land of Patriots
I still remember the first day I felt like an outsider here. It was about five years ago and I had just moved from Louisville, Kentucky to the Boston suburbs. … Continue reading
The Wild Rumpus 