• Toddler Gangs

    Don’t be fooled by these faces. They may look happy and playful, but they are really hardened gang members, capable of monstrous acts of rebellion. They are the smallest members of the well-known,…

  • Mom of the Year

    Tonight was Halloween. Bet you’re wondering why Bean’s not wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume. Let me tell you why… We invited Bean’s best little friend, Elle, over for dinner and trick or treating.…

  • We Poked Our Pumpkin

    Well, kids. Halloween is upon us. I, for one, am pretty excited. This year, I’ve got TWO valid trick or treaters. Two valid, super cute trick or treaters, actually. Which means double the…

  • Dinner With Gracie

    One thing I love about Gracie is that you always know where you stand with her.  She does not hide her feelings.  No festering there.  She lets your know right away how she…

  • I. Am. The Mom.

    With the holidays upon us, we are all gearing up for extended visits with family. That can be such a fun time with a newborn, but it can be incredibly stressful for new…

  • Dinner With a Preschooler

    Dinner at our house is hit or miss, but whether the kids are eating or not, it is definitely chaotic.  I always try to figure out at what point exactly the chaos kicks…

  • Low Days

    I haven’t written much more about dealing with my dad’s unexpected passing.  Part of that is because I don’t want to bore you with my grief.  But mostly it’s been because I am…

  • Babies and Their Brothers

    When we found out we were pregnant with Gracie, I went through a whole range of emotions. But I think the one that was the most consistently overwhelming was my anxiety about how…

  • He Did WHAT???

    For the first time ever, Bean got in trouble at school today.  Really, the kid has NEVER gotten a bad report at school.  I don’t even know what their discipline procedures are because…