Y'all, I do not like needles or blood or pain, really. They make my elbows hurt. (Strange story, I know, but it's very true!) So, pregnancy has always been a bit of a challenge for me. During my first pregnancy, I spent more time in L&D getting fluids and terbutaline than I like to remember, and let's just say it: my veins do not cooperate. Never have..and obviously never ...
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Sometimes it feels like….
My life is one big, embarrassing blog post. Like when: I drive away from Wal-Mart with the back-end of my minivan still up. And then... I have to rearrange the stroller in the middle of traffic, and it JUST WON'T FIT. Or when... I decide we're getting rid of pull-ups on the very day our water goes out. Somehow, I'm sure you get the picture. Other days, it feels like I ...
Ready, Set….Go, Go, Thomas! (Winner chosen!)
Congratulations, Nancy W.! Contact charlie@mississippimom.com to claim your prize! Last year, my sister and her family spent a fun-filled Day Out with Thomas at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, AL, and this year, Thomas is heading back there again. And, guess what? MississippiMom.com's readers have the chance to win four tickets to the event! Wanna know more? Here's ...
How to Have a Quiet Time in a Loud House – 6 Practical Tips for Moms
What my "quiet time" usually looks like: Kids running around in chaos. What my "quiet time" sometimes sounds like: Kids crying in the midst of kids running around in chaos. Every now and then, I'm the one whining. When I'm not, I try to just push through anyway. Distracted discipline still counts, right? It's one of the most challenging things about being home with ...