Some days, you have to let them cry
Some days this is what motherhood looks like. It’s simply letting them cry as every other option didn’t work to console them. Did they nap too long? Are they still…
The Fourth Trimester: It’s OK to not be busy
"Sometimes you have to let the house burn to save a life." A friend shared this with me after I gave birth to my 5th child. She was referring to…
This Toddler Schedule and Reward System Really Works
If you're looking for some tips on both organizing and organizing and surviving long stay-at-home-days with young kids, that's exactly the gist of this post. I have one very high…
18 Things You Need To Know About Your 18 Month Old
1. As much as they are on the go, they still want to be held. "Hold you, hold you, hold youuuu." Normally they want or need held as you are multi…
What my 8-year-old taught me about changing a diaper
Kennedy. Middle child. Baby number Three. She gets the least amount of attention in the house of seven. She always does what she’s told, typically before anyone has to even make a peep…
I don’t want to be my children’s teacher
I love my children - loveeee my children.But I don’t want to be their teacher, I just don’t.I want to cheer them on.I want to help guide them.I want to…
“Sorry, I’m just tapped out”
“Sorry, I’m just tapped out.” I said this to one of my kids’ teachers this morning as she requested a private zoom with my child and I. At the same time…
I just wanted to tell you…
5 year old daughter to me ... “Mom?” As I’m changing the baby’s diaper. “Yeah, hold on. I’m coming.” “Mom?” “Coming...coming. I’m almost done.” “Mom...” As I’m coming out of…
I’ll take a refill…of gratitude.
Today I didn’t have much left to give, to anyone. I was able to go thru the motions of keeping everyone fed, amused enough, bathed and to bed, but it…
