Category: Family Life

Friday was not my best parenting day. My kids sat in front of the TV from 8:30 in the morning until about 4:30 in the afternoon, other than the 1 hour and 15 minute nap …

When we were living abroad, part of our relocation package through hubby’s company included airplane tickets back to the states to visit our family. A few times a year, I would hop on an airplane …

“Mommy, when I’m a big person and when I’m not teaching ballet or playing golf on TV, I want to take water and sandwiches to the hungry people.” I giggled a little, imaging my sweet …

I’m notorious for having to run back into the house to grab something after we’ve already all left and started getting loaded up. Four kids and all their stuff is a lot to keep track of …

The ridiculous questions I used to get asked when I was pregnant with baby #4 have pretty much subsided. Maybe it’s the disheveled mommy of 4 who’s ready to snap vibe I give off but …

Summer. It’s hot. It’s miserable. And it’s here. And if your kids are anything like mine, the heat doesn’t stop them from wanting to be outside but staying cool outdoors definitely takes a little bit …

Edited October 9, 2016 to add: I originally penned this post after the Brock Turner rape conviction. But recent events in the US presidential election have brought these feelings back up in me.  The words …

It’s been a busy week in our house as everything winds down for the summer and I’ve had my share of major mom fails.  This is nothing new to me, I have regular moments of …

I’m going to admit something right now: I’m scared of having “the talk” with my daughters. Why? I’m not exactly sure. But I know how important the first sex talk with kids is and how it …

My daughter had one of her famous meltdowns in the middle of her gymnastics class a few weeks ago. She is a tiny little hilarious 5-year-old fireball. And by fireball I mean only slightly less terrifying …