So, yesterday, I was talking to my mom and one of my sisters about driving with all of the kids when Mom let us in on a little secret.... Back in the day, when she had lots of little ones, she would crawl back to the third row of the suburban to "sit with the babies." She would then go to sleep and wake up when the journey ended....or someone screamed. Still learning from you, Mom...still ...
Motherhood
It is hard to be two sometimes….
When you just want to do it all yourself. And, for whatever reason, you just can't. So you throw a screaming fit like the jacket you're trying to get off is a straight jacket (and, to be honest, at this moment, it might as well be) when all you have to do is relax and let me help just a little. Just to get it started, you know? Because even when you manage it (which you did), all the extra ...
Five Minute Friday: Change
It’s Friday, and five minutes is about all I have these days so I thought I’d join the Gypsy Mama and write with all I’ve got in the time I’ve got. Jump on over there and join us! One-handed typing is welcome. Can you tell? Today’s topic? Change. Here goes: My days may seem monotonous, but let's face it, they are all about change. Changing diapers. Changing clothes that are soiled ...
One reason I love having a toddler….
Because only toddlers will applaud when you get the dishes done. They'll also cheer enthusiastically every time you go potty, but that's another post entirely.... ...