Sometimes I feel like I just need to break up the monotony with a little different material. If you don't follow This Young Mum on Instagram you've probably missed all of these gems as they've come and gone. So for your viewing pleasure and mine, here's a compilation of the last couple months. "Just your … Continue reading InstaMom
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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
Oops! The Elf
With our living space being so open and the boys being too young to know not to touch the elf, our creativity is a little limited when it comes to his day to day activities. Thankfully I have a collection of fellow mommies with toddlers who post their ideas to Facebook and Insta for me … Continue reading Oops! The Elf
Well, You Broke It
Boys, am I right? Right now my two and three-year-old are wrestling by my feet on the couch, action figures are all over the table and my coffee is getting cold. The wrestling has turned into my two-year-old sitting on his brothers head. I refuse to intervene anymore unless someone cries. Motherhood. Little boys are … Continue reading Well, You Broke It
Helicoptermom
The helicoptermom. She can't leave her kids be. She's always lurking, lingering, watching them, playing along on the playground. What an absolute--ly good mother. I just realized recently how much the term "helicopter parent" infuriates me. Are we really at a point in society where we shame parents for paying attention and staying involved? But … Continue reading Helicoptermom
Mom’s iPhone vs. the Microwave
Before we deep dive into the events that occurred yesterday afternoon involving my iPhone, I want to clarify something for everyone. If you have a wild child or multiple boys you can feel free skip this disclaimer and go right to the juicy details. I didn't just take my eyes off my child "for a second." I left … Continue reading Mom’s iPhone vs. the Microwave
Out in Public
When my husband and I began working new shifts I wasn't exactly running towards the door with kids in tow all the time to do things on my own. It sounded like a lot of work and frankly, I wasn't going to be the mom toting three wild things, a diaper bag, and my own … Continue reading Out in Public
Little Issues
Parents know that there are times when you have to just laugh, suck it up and deal with the situations your kids get you into. Some are big, some are small, and some are very bubbly. It was about a week ago when our dish soap mysteriously disappeared and my husband (yes, that happened in … Continue reading Little Issues
DIY Baby Wipes *Update*
Three years ago I was so excited to share how I make my homemade baby wipes with all of you and despite the occasional "oops, we've run out of paper towels," it's been really easy to stick with making them all this time. The general concept has been the same but there have been a couple … Continue reading DIY Baby Wipes *Update*
The Baby Tipped His Highchair
My two younger boys have a tendency to rock in their seats, whether it be an actual rocking chair, on the couch or in their highchair. Normally I can tolerate it, or they will stop when the food gets to the table, but as we have learned it's not necessarily the safest of habits to … Continue reading The Baby Tipped His Highchair