Confession: I’m anxious about this pregnancy. About this time during my last two pregnancies I was reading books about labor and psyching myself up for the impending birth. But this time I’m avoiding even thinking about childbirth. I’ve heard it said that a traumatic birth experience messes your head when the next pregnancy rolls around….
Boys Smell. Even Little Boys. Did you know that the average washload has 20 times more body oils and sweat than visible stains? Ewww. With all the dirt and sweat my boys accumulate throughout the day it’s no wonder their clothes are filthy and stinky. There is usually a pile of dirty clothes on top…
We love taking road trips but often the kids get bored. Jude isn’t quite old enough to use markers or other art products without making a mess. However, Crayola understands that kids like being creative but mom and dad don’t always like the mess that creativity leaves behind, so they created Color Wonder. Crayola Color…
No, not the comic book superheros. You now how people say, “The Terrible Twos” or “The Terrible Threes”? Well, there is apparently a “Fantastic Fours”. Seriously, something magical happened when Jude turned 4. Potty Training clicked He began to understand reasoning He has started to listen and obey more frequently His patience has grown The…
I’ve always planned to breastfeed my children until they were at least a year old. Jude breastfed until about 16 months. Noah pretty much gave up breastfeeding at exactly one year. I was a little sad to see our breastfeeding relationship come to an end, especially after all we’ve been through, but I know is…
I know people think that giving gift cards can be impersonal but there are many fun and unique ways you can give a git card. Honestly, I love receiving gift cards because I like the experience of shopping and spending money that isn’t mine. Now you’d think cash would be a good alternative but I…
Okay, so today’s recipe is from my Momma, Weci (pronounced wee‘ see, short for Louise). She and my Dad met when they worked together at a Mexican restaurant called Famous Taco in Michigan where she learned how to make her own tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, burritos etc.. This was a staple in my home growing…
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