Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for JOHNSON’s Baby. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. There are moments when we all second guess our parenting and could use

Since becoming a mom, I’ve learned I don’t know how to handle my anger as well as I thought.  Throughout most of my life I have been called patient and too nice.  While my

Do you remember Rissa a year ago? I do.  I marveled at how fast she was growing, her love of books and all things Yo Gabba Gabba.  Her desire to learn and her enthusiasm for

Happy Mother’s Day!  I made this little video after asking for your input on our Facebook fan page - How would you describe motherhood in one word. I know that was a tough question.  How do

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Magisto. I received a promotional code for premium features to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you

I unclench my fists.  I’m both annoyed and hurt by her question.  However, she’s learning the signs. “Yes, sweetpea, mommy is very frustrated right now.” Sometimes I make the face, sometimes I take a deep

Baby 5 month update and 30 month toddler update. Wait, when do we stop counting the months? She’s 2.5 years old. Headed towards 3… scary.   Video Anyway, I talk about how they are growing

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MetLife. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. As we make plans to visit my mom for Mother’s Day, I’ve been

Do you have any idea what it is like to sleep in the same bed as a toddler?  I never intended to cosleep until my daughter was born.  A few weeks after she was

Have you ever heard someone ask how they are supposed to explain gay marriage to their children?  Today, I have an answer.  An answer taught by my own toddler.  An answer so simple that

Whether you are traveling near or far from home, a travel crib can come in handy.  Xander isn’t mobile yet, but I often used a portable crib/playpen to keep Rissa safe and contained when

Rissa found a new way to enjoy snack time… She wanted me to join her. Bless her heart that she still thinks I can fit into a box. Can you caption this? Have a great rest of

Want to attend a blogging conference but not sure about leaving your baby behind?  Good news – there are baby friendly conferences.  After attending BlissDom with 4 month old Xander, I thought I’d share

Imitation Play Reveals A Lot I didn’t realize how much my daughter would learn by having a baby brother.  Not that she couldn’t learn how to be nurturing without a baby in the house, but

Sibling Love Things are starting to get more fun now that Mr. X is 4 months old.  He’s way more alert, giggles, babbles, and tries to put everything into his mouth.  I think he is

As a long time user of Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil products, I’m happy to partner with them on this sponsored post. In October 2010, I officially started the most complex job I’ve ever had.  It’s

Do you have a little fashionista who wants to get her nails done with you, but you’re concerned about using your nail polish?  I recently received a few bottles of Piggy Paint nail polish

Warning: This post is a tad rambling and rantish.  I see it as an important issue though and something that struck home since I have kids. As I look at my daughter and son, I

Thank you to Britax for providing this car seat for us to review.  This is part one to show you the safety features you can see on the Advocate 70-G3 (Amazon link) and that

My days at home with my kids isn’t too unlike other stay at home parents.  The days are predictable and unpredictable at the same time.  It’s messy, entertaining, frustrating, and fun… and that is