When Naps Suddenly Stop

I hate to say this, but I think nap time is coming to an end. The naps have suddenly stopped and instead become more of a drawn out fight. I’ve been dreading this day and it’s hard to accept. Our first year was tough. So tough. We took […]

Mommy Has a Potty Mouth

Yesterday while driving a car cut me off and I yelled “Shit!”Immediately from the backseat I hear “Shit! Shit! Mommy Shit!” Shouted with great enthusiasm.Silently, I think: Shit. Shit. Shit. Now I’m perplexed. What AM I supposed to yell if “shit” is off the table, along with all […]

The Collection Obsession

When I was little (back in the 80s), the first thing I remember being obsessed with was my charm necklace. Or more specifically, the little charms that hook into the plastic chain link necklaces. The charms were everything from tiny unicorns to roller skates. I recall being quite […]

Toddler in bed

I Dig Baby Talk

My toddler has a pretty big baby talk vocabulary. He has a name for everything, and often I think his names are way better than the real thing. I know you’re supposed to teach them the right words and correct them, but sometimes their words are just more […]