Visit the Motherhood
The motherhood is the toughest ‘hood. We push out the babies. We bring them through infancy, toddlerhood, childhood, adolescence, and then through life the best we can. This ‘hood is not the place for sissies. It’s not an easy road to go, but for me its been one full of victories, defeats, a TON of laughter, and a bucket full of tears. Let’s keep it real. Mamas aren’t super heroes, but we are pretty darned close.
Save Your Dog’s Life
It sounds so simple. Pet your dog. Duh. But do you? Life gets busy and time gets away from all of us. When was the last time you gave your dog a good rub down from nose to toes? Do. It. What's the big deal? Cancer. Two weeks ago, [...]
Information to Supply to a Babysitter
When WickedGirl was first introduced to the world (June 2008), I was obsessed with having every piece of paperwork possible. I wanted everything documented, photographed, and listed. I tracked EVERYTHING. With WickedBoy things are very different. I keep all documentation from medical professionals, take as many photos as possible, [...]
Halloween Facts
1. Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday. Source 2. Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America. Source 3. Halloween was made in only 21 days in 1978 on a [...]
A New Normal
So often when life hands us a big change (new school, new job, moving, pregnancy, babies, deaths... etc) we have trouble adjusting and think "when will my life get back to normal?!" The answer, I am finding, is NEVER. Your life will literally never be the same after these [...]
Awesome Toy: Wedgits
Wedgits are a great gift for children of a wide variety of ages. These are toys that act like a new-age version of Legos can build in both the vertical-horizontal and diagonal directions. My mom got WickedGirl her starter set, and WickedMotherInLaw got her two extension packs. For the [...]
Best Intellitainer/Walker/Play Table for Under 2 Year Olds
I have found another product that I LOVE. I know a lot of these have to do with kids, and this one is no exception. I will have to work on finding non-kid products (note that I avoided saying "adult products".) But anyhow, if you have not yet registered or [...]
Random quotes
1. "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining." ~ JFK 2. "The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn." ~ David Russell 3. "I am an angel. I swear! The horns just keep the halo straight!" ~ [...]
WickedGirl on Quack Quack and Football
Quack Quack Story: One morning this week, WickedHubby decided to let me sleep in until 9. This was a huge help since I was hugely pregnant. I was groggily opening my eyes when I heard the following exchange: Hubby: WG, I am going to run to the potty. Be [...]
Outsourcing: The Maid Moved Out… Or had a baby…
Ok. I am a Proud Mary. I am fiercely independent and stupidly proud. I do not like to admit that I cannot handle everything that life throws at me. By handle, I mean juggle into my schedule and vastly exceed expectations in all aspects of my life. Sometimes this [...]
Suggested Product: Ergo Baby Carrier
I have been accused of being a bit of a brand-snob. I don't buy products JUST because of the brand, but I do appreciate quality products. Many times, these products can be a little more expensive, but they last longer, work better, and are actually able to satisfy the need [...]
Boo-Boo Bunnies Make It Better
Taken 9/27/2010 by KTB On Thursday while we were out having lunch with friends at the local Farmer's Market, WickedGirl fell off of a park bench. She went down directly onto her head, and all of her weight followed. There was a disgusting thump and then a [...]
Sprinker Will Travel By Itself
Taken by KTB 8/24/2010 I will never claim to be a true green thumb. The real bottom line is that I am a crummy water-er. I always forget. When I do water, I often end up flooding one area and drying out another because I will forget [...]
Creative Kid Solution: Packing Paper
For those of my readers who move around a lot, like I do, I had a brainstorm during our last relo. SAVE THE PACKING PAPER. If the paper is even moderately flat, save it! You can use it for wrapping or coloring paper, table coverings, and finger painting! I [...]
Playroom Part 1: Wall Art Idea – Flashcards?!
When we got into our new location, we became blessed with lots of room. We chose this house for many reasons, but one of them was the ability to have a playroom for our children! This is one of the biggest rooms in our house, and we spend a [...]
There Is No Mother Of The Year Trophy!
Today I had a dawning realization... There is no Mother of the Year Trophy. No one is videotaping my life for a reality tv in front of a million viewers. There is no one that's going to jump out and say "I KNEW IT!" when my house is messy [...]
Update: I Am Not Alone! (Another Laptop Bites the Dust!)
When I posted my photograph and story about my two year old killing the keyboard of my laptop, I had no idea that one of my best Washington friends was going to call me a couple of weeks later telling me that her son (WickedGirl's boyfriend - the Wee [...]
Quotes from a Mother
Quotes from a Mother by Cynthia Copeland Lewis If you're going to fight, use pillows. A little kiss can make a big difference. If you want a kitten, ask for a horse. Picking your nose when nobody is looking, is still picking your nose. Hug people for no reason. Wave [...]
Traveling With Toddlers: GoGoBabyz
I have discovered a product that I cannot travel without (assuming that I am bringing along my 2 year old). I always get her her own seat, and in the past I have had to lug a stroller, her car seat, our carry ons, and a ton of equipment from [...]
Childproofing: Just Because They Haven’t Before – 28 Keys
My list of upcoming blog topics includes several posts regarding childproofing. Everyone has their own idea about this topic, and obviously I do too. Today's blog is just to remind you that perhaps the best principle in childproofing is the idea that just because a child has not done [...]
BabyBjorn: Bibs, Plates, and Potties
I like to give thumbs up where thumbs up is due. While BabyBjorn is known and appreciated for their baby carriers, I think some of their OTHER products go under recognized. I LOVE their Soft Bibs! I tried SEVERAL different brands and styles of bibs, but these were HEAD [...]
Did you know this about babies?
1. The most popular day of the week to be born is a Wednesday. Source 2. Odds of having twins: 1 out of 32 births. This is an elevated number due to fertility treatments. The odds of conceiving twins naturally is 1 out of every 89 pregnancies. Source 3. [...]
We Love Our Tripp-Trapp
While we were in SC, a family we were friends with had this unique looking chair in their dining room. It was for their son, and it caught my attention. ET told me that she found it online, that her kids LOVED it, and that it was able to grow [...]