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

The author reminisces about childhood collecting, from charm necklaces to jelly bracelets and Garbage Pail Kids. They review the Surprizamals collection, noting their son’s excitement over surprise animals. The experience highlights the evolving thrill of collecting, now seen in his love for Squishmallows and squishy toys, reflecting a timeless joy in childhood.

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 […]