Elf on the Shelf: Mom Exposed
“How come there’s a tag on Elf-vis, Mom? Did you buy him? Are you the one making him do things at night?” Uh oh…my stomach dropped. I wanted … continue reading
Parenting
The things I’ll do for a giggle
I just forced myself to get out of my nice warm bed to TP my own living room and stage the mischievous Elf-vis to be caught in … continue reading
How to Make a Kitchen Memories Gift
A couple of years ago I wanted to make a recipe photo book for my mom’s Christmas present. It just didn’t come together like I … continue reading
Art Graveyard
Where do markers go when they die? Ugh. It’s something I hate doing, but it has to be done. This morning I went through … continue reading
When Crafting Goes Bad
Crafting isn’t always fun. What? Who just said that? Did I just say that? Yep. Sometimes I get wrapped up planning epic crafting sessions for Paolo … continue reading
I love you more than there are leaves on the ground
On the way to school on this bright, crisp autumn day I declared to our son, “I love you to the moon, around Saturn,and to … continue reading
Get Your Child to Try New Foods
As I eat my way through Yucatán, Mexico, I’m reminded of all the new foods P was able (and willing) to try while when we … continue reading
Look at the Camera, Damn It!
It should not surprise most of you that today when I took my son to the ER after he hit his head on the cement, … continue reading
The Day I Nearly Killed Splashy
This falls under the “Terrible Secrets That Mothers Keep” heading. I had a ton of things to do before work on a Monday morning, but I … continue reading
Peek into my world; mother of a six-year old
I walk in the door after a long day at work and I’m greeted by my son wearing this once perfectly white shirt. I know, … continue reading