September 1, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on I’m going to be a birth mother
Today I’m going to tell you something that if you could see me in person you wouldn’t have any doubt about- I am pregnant. On April 15th when everybody else was thinking about taxes Brian and I were instead having … Continue reading
August 21, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Santa Claus vs. The Dentist
My son doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, but he does believe in the dentist and in his mind they must be almost the same thing. After a recent dental check-up Josh started asking me, “Mommy, do my teeth look so … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
by Maralee
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This week my husband is on a business trip. My wonderful mother offered to watch the kids for me one night and I found myself getting up every morning counting down the days. As soon as I dropped the kids … Continue reading
August 7, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Some days are like that. Even in Australia.
I have always loved the book “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” and now my kids love it, too. I’ve been thinking I need to write a version for moms based on my own daily experiences. … Continue reading
August 1, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on And beyond!
My four year-old is a whirling ball of energy every waking moment. He is also impressively coordinated which keeps him from experiencing what should be the natural consequences of running at life full speed. But this was not the case … Continue reading
July 21, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Christmas in July
Are anybody else’s kids already thinking about Christmas? The other day Josh was strumming his ukulele and singing “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at the top of his lungs in the other room. Someone should probably tell him that … Continue reading
July 14, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Pushing my chair to the window
There is just no substitute for the love of a parent. All kids seem to express this love and receive this love differently and I don’t know if any kid expresses it quite so openly as my Daniel. The other … Continue reading
July 7, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on When they can make messes faster than you can clean
Want your home to have that lovely banana bread smell but don’t want to go to all the trouble of making bread or spend money on those fancy candles? I recommend making oatmeal with bananas and cinnamon for your children … Continue reading
July 1, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Motherhood is the world’s longest game of “telephone”
I think one of the most common phrases I hear my fellow moms saying is, “I never thought I’d have to tell them THAT?!” I’ve echoed it many times myself. I did not anticipate having to have conversations like I … Continue reading
June 21, 2011
by Maralee
Comments Off on Even moms hate to share
I love to give gifts to my kids, but I’ve got to admit- I hate to share. When we were kids and my mom wanted a lick of our ice-cream cones she would say, “It tastes better when you share.” … Continue reading