I've made a big deal in the past about being the only girl in a house of boys. I wrapped myself in the Queen title as if it were a major part of my identity and even tried to get a little series going ... [Read More]
What does the introvert say to the house full of extroverts?
Glorified playdates make the best 2nd birthday parties!
Don't overthink it. We've gone on the record as saying that two-year old birthday parties are the ones you can just skip. A two-year old doesn't know or care about such matters, so spare yourself the ... [Read More]
My baby meets live animals {Rookie Moms Challenge #37}
Minnesota winters are tough. Below zero temps, whiteout snowfalls, and a wind that cuts right through even the puffiest puffer coat make it tough to get out of the house - let alone with a baby in ... [Read More]
Out-maneuvering the master of bedtime stalling
Tonight I sang the Captain Hook song for Sawyer at bedtime. Oh, you don't know it? That's because I made it up. And last night it was the theme song from Stop That Ball. Sawyer, age two and a half, ... [Read More]
10 things I’ve learned from taking a toddler around the world
My son Laz is turning 2 in about a month, and so far he has made it to 10 countries--some of them twice. (One friend jokes that Laz's blankie has more frequent flier miles than he, a 40-year-old man, ... [Read More]
Motherhood changes everything, but what, specifically?
Whitney and I attended the 21st Century Mom Insights Discussion at Babycenter yesterday and this is something we wanted to share with you. Motherhood changes everything. We know this fact but ... [Read More]
