• The Demons Are Back

    The demons have possessed Gracie again. Don’t be fooled by that sweet smile. She’s like those man-eating plants that lure prey to them with their sweet smell. You lean in for a minute…

  • The Pool Bag

    This summer I am trying something new, and so far I am really loving it.  During the summer, the kids and I can be found either out by the pool or at the…

  • Such is the Joy of Motherhood.

    Well, friends.  I hope you had as lovely a Mother’s Day weekend as I did.  Whether you celebrated with your mom, gave thanks for being a mom, grieved the loss of a mom,…

  • Running Out of Time

    So, I casually mentioned in a blog post last week that I signed up for a 10k. And no one is freaking out about it, so I thought I would say it again…

  • Mom Speak

    “Don’t pick that up.” “Where are your pants?” “Where is your sister?” “Where is your father?” “Quit biting your toenails.” “Why aren’t you wearing a diaper?” “Can I have my iPad back, please?”…

  • A-MAZE-ING

    Last week my mom and I met some friends from my church at a corn maze just outside of Orlando.  When they invited us, I thought, “That sounds like fun!  Pick some pumpkins. …

  • Dear Bean…

    Dear Bean, I know that lately it has been loud and crazy at our house, thanks to a certain unnamed redheaded sister who throws temper tantrums and demands a LOT of attention. I…

  • How I Became a “Yes” Mom

    Bean is three years old. Which means a large part of my day is spent telling him no. No, you cannot bring those rocks inside. No, you cannot wear slippers to church. No,…

  • Diaper Bags on the Go!

    One of the things I was the most apprehensive about when I first had Bean Man was the diaper bag situation. I just didn’t know what to do with it. I couldn’t figure…