Vacuuming With Kids
I have five kids. They are great kids, but they are still kids. And they make messes, a lot, every day. We moved into a home that just had all […]
Drowning in Projects!
Help! I’m drowning in projects. I have cross stiches I’d like to finish, a baby blanket for my five year old, some wood signs I’d like to work on, and […]
We Have Data!
Yippy! The area’s ISP service representative came over yesterday, and we are now hooked up to the Internet. I am so happy! I put on Alex Boye’s version of “Happy” […]
Moving and Packing: Kitchen Organization
I need to celebrate my big accomplishment over the last five days – I have resettled my kitchen. Two days ago, I promised brownies to my kids once the kitchen […]
Moving and Packing and Packing and Moving
In my brief history as a mom, my family has moved at least nine times. We’re in the middle of move number 10. We’re getting pretty good at this, and […]
The toys are attacking!
We’re moving in a little while. It’s a good thing, actually. Currently there are seven of us sharing a 1200 square foot home. So, we all get a little more […]
Oil Change Mom-cation
Normally, when it’s time to get the oil changed in our vehicle, I load all the kids, grab a bag of things to do, some food (sometimes a lot), and […]
Mind Your Manners
I’ve noticed that my manners are evolving into something a little more bare-boned than what Miss Manners, Judith Martin, would recommend. Motherhood teaches a lot of lessons. One of them […]
You know you are a Mommy Crusader when:
Staying up late at night just to watch the newest Tinkerbell Movie not only happens, but is enjoyable. I noticed the other day that the newest Tinkerbell movie “Pirate Fairy” […]
Taming the Laundry Monster
Okay, friends, those of you with squeamish stomachs shouldn’t read any further. I’m about to reveal a dirty little secret. It’s one we all share – whether we’re single, married, […]
