#MomConfessionMonday. I’m making this a real thing, friends! I have a million mom confessions that I could share, which makes me think that you probably do too. So, let’s share. Share the crazy, share the love, share the little white lies we tell our babies (and for good reason), share what gets you through the long days. Just so you get the gist of what I’m thinking, here are a few of my own ... View Post

I was once at a birthday party when another mother asked about my children’s personalities. It was a harmless question but I made it lethal with my answer. ‘Oh, she’s the rule follower, the first child. She is so sweet and kind. Now, this one…oh, she is wild, a little naughty and very ornery. The wild middle…’ I was mostly saying it to get a laugh, add a little funny to the mix. One party goer, a ... View Post

You’ve done your research. You get the M&M’s, grab a few children’s books on how amazing it is to use the potty, bought the training potty and picked out underwear featuring your child’s favorite characters. You’ve got this! You are going with the 3-day-method because doesn’t that sound easy? Sometimes it is easy. Some kids just get it and they never look back. Others take their own time and ... View Post

Do you use the Empty Threat? I do and I’m not proud. The empty threat is the absolutely ridiculous ultimatum we throw at our children when they simply won’t respond to anything else. It is a threat that will never be seen to fruition. There is no follow through on the empty threat. It's empty. It’s not something we use on purpose, right. It’s a lot like bribery…when all else fails, you reach for ... View Post

It’s shocking the things we have to say to our children throughout the day. I don’t know about you, but when I became a parent I didn’t think about the fact that these little people would need me to teach them EVERYTHING. I mean, I knew but didn’t process what it would mean to have to teach the little lessons. I thought about the big ticket lessons. Be kind. Be patient. Use your manners. I didn’t ... View Post

I’m sweating just thinking about the yearly family photo session. Do family photo sessions give anyone else massive anxiety? Is it just me? I am type A, semi-organized (in my head, at least), and a minor control freak. So naturally, I want our family photos to be perfect. The only problem? We aren’t perfect! Oh, and we have 3 children under 5. I should be going into the family photo session ... View Post