Kids are so incredibly unique, even brothers. I'm always so surprised by how different their opinions can be about simple things like favorite flavors. Archie is obsessed with all things strawberry, Morrison loves more subtle flavors like vanilla, and Jaxon is always trying to fit more chocolate into his day. Recently Jaxon asked to be the … Continue reading Jaxon’s Double Chocolate Pancakes
Raising Boys
Fall Bucket List 2019
The most important thing in my life, over absolutely everything, is spending time with the people that we love most. When you combine that with my favorite season, which is Fall, I can hardly contain my excitement. Bucket List Items Fall 2019 Edition: Buy some new rain boots and get them all muddy. Donate extra … Continue reading Fall Bucket List 2019
5 Necessities for Giving Your Son a Haircut
Raising kids doesn't come with a guidebook, but luckily if you search every corner of the internet and ask everyone that you know for advice at least one time you might just make it through this parenting thing alive. Haircuts aren't expensive for little boys, to be honest, there's even a place in town that offers … Continue reading 5 Necessities for Giving Your Son a Haircut
Minecraft Party
Perfect birthday decorations for the Minecraft lover in your life. Last year our middle little requested a dinosaur birthday and I managed to put together a totally prehistoric birthday bash for him that exceeded my own expectations. This year, thanks to his big brother, Jaxon has been super interested in the game Minecraft and asked … Continue reading Minecraft Party
We Have A Ghost
Oh, my little storyteller. How I absolutely adore hearing all of the silly little things you have to say. Jaxon has a way of shifting the guilt from himself to someone or something and really committing to the story, he has a real future in writing fiction. Some of his best work has been spun … Continue reading We Have A Ghost
How to Strike a Deal
Parenting in this household can be a whole mess of bargaining, bribes, and deal-making sometimes. At first, it was the occasional "if you clean up we'll do *insert activity here*, deal?" along with some sweet treat bribery. Now things are getting a little carried away. After the first few arrangements that I made with Morrison, … Continue reading How to Strike a Deal
Potty Mouth
Every parent can relate to what I'm about to share in one way or another. If you can't relate yet, just wait because I promise it's coming. TMI Warning! Over the last few weeks, we were having some pretty annoying issues with our toilet, nothing would go down and even if it did the bowl … Continue reading Potty Mouth
Snack Thief
Every once in a while my middle little pulls a total Patrick Star. Remember that episode of Spongebob where he and Pat run away because they think they've stolen a balloon on National Free Balloon Day? Spongebob packs candy bars and naturally, Patrick dogs his down right before accusing his friend of stealing it. That … Continue reading Snack Thief
Mommy Blues
Attitude is a funny thing, especially when the person serving it to you relies on you for everything. So if they decide to spit on your pillow and then need their butt wiped, you're at their mercy. My sweet, wants to cuddle, eager to please three-year-old is developing a serious case of the nasties lately. … Continue reading Mommy Blues
Archie’s Black Eye
A few days before Halloween this year I walked into an honest to goodness horror movie scene starring my own kid. Blood all over the floor, blood all over my two-year-old. I was so incredibly mortified I froze with my hands up in the air. In case you've been wondering about that black eye from … Continue reading Archie’s Black Eye
