Twas the Night Before Christmas The kids finally asleep And the hour when all parents have to dig really deep. It is the night where you’ll make memories you later will tell For moms and dads worldwide have entered Little Tikes hell While you’re wishing for mistletoe to get in the mood Instead you are…
“I Cannot Possibly Do This Again,” said the Mother of the Wild Things
*Post written by: Jennifer Thompson, www.trulyyoursjen.com I feel like the suburban mom version of Eminem in the movie 8 Mile. “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti He’s nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready to drop bombs, But he keeps on…
One day it’s diaper organizers, the next it’s dorm room organizers. Same baby. Same nervousness. Same joy. You can do this moms!
The first time I walked into a Babies ‘R Us store, I was a newly pregnant, nervous, and anxious first time mother. I was holding the several page baby registry “suggested items” list in my shaky hand, and while strolling down the aisles completely overwhelmed, I had a full blown panic attack. I walked…
Five Reasons I Learned to Play Clash Royale—and You Should Too
by Marissa Glover I’m not a big fan of video games, never have been. I remember my brother’s Atari and our childhood matches of Pong, which I always lost. I kid you not: It was just too fast-paced for me to keep up. I remember playing Ms. Pac-Man and Frogger arcade games at the local…
My 11 Summer Book Picks That Are Perfect for Vacation Reading
Need something to read this summer? I’ve got your list right here! A little mystery, some thriller, a tad of romance, there is something here for everyone. Grab your library card or your Amazon account, and start reading! The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner Definite beach read chick lit material, this novel takes place on…
The Mean Kid
by Heather Reid In my fifth grade class there was a new kid. He was the kind of kid who, even to my 11 year old mind, seemed to have the deck stacked against him. I clearly remember his fair complexion and his slightly long white-blond hair. He seemed slightly unkept and understandably quiet, and as…