August 11, 2013
by Maralee
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Come see for yourself here or here. I put Daughter’s comfort animal in the wash. Daughter has a crisis. Daughter is now sitting in front of the washing machine explaining the situation through the glass door to the pig who … Continue reading
August 3, 2013
by Maralee
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You can laugh at us. Everybody else does. Here’s where to find the action in realtime. And for my tweeting friends, it’s here. Potty-training: saving money on diapers you immediately spend on toilet paper and paper towels. Danny (handing me … Continue reading
July 7, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s like reality TV. . . except it’s on Facebook. And also twitter.) The six year-old just learned to ride his bike without training wheels. I’m pretty sure college is right around the corner. If your child is eating peas … Continue reading
June 30, 2013
by Maralee
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(You can watch it unfold here or here) Daughter: It raining. Turn on the flappers, Mommy. Me: The who? Oh. The wipers. #fluentintoddlerspeak Danny: Mommy, I smell doggy bottom? You lick it, it taste worser than a fart? How to … Continue reading
June 23, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Handled the kids, the cooking, and the cleaning to give my husband some downtime for Father’s Day. I am now realizing that pretty much every day is Father’s Day around here. Me: Josh, your aunt … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come along for the ride.) Four year-old was not thrilled with the dinner I prepared tonight. I hear him mutter to himself, “The food at Grama’s house is delicious.” I hold myself back from reminding him that Grama doesn’t have … Continue reading
June 9, 2013
by Maralee
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(If you don’t believe me, come see for yourself here or here) Ways to make people uncomfortable: Casually mention that you have children with four different fathers. Fail to mention that three of your kids are adopted. Danny came home … Continue reading
June 2, 2013
by Maralee
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(Watch it unfold in realtime here or even here) Daughter (seeing me with a whisk): Mom, why you losing that for? Me: Honey, it’s “using”, not “losing”. U-u-uuusing. Daughter: U-u-losing. Me: U-U-Using. Daughter: U-u-LOSING. Me: No, Honey it’s- Daughter: Mom, … Continue reading
May 26, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come see for yourself) How is it that the last week of Kindergarten is more emotional for me than the first? Me: Hey, it’s time to clean your room. Daughter: It too much! I can’t clean all that. Me: Well, … Continue reading
May 19, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Daughter: DANNY! I’m gonna tell Grama on you! Her version of tattling. Grama takes her more seriously than Mommy does. Daughter: Look! Mommy, look! Hey, I throwing a fit. See! Look! When you’re a middle … Continue reading