Come join my little community on Facebook or Twitter. It’s pretty great.
Okay, personal question: Anybody else talk out what they’re typing? When I write a note to somebody or even a whole post, I’m mouthing the words and sometimes audibly speaking the words while I write. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?
Me: Whoa! Did you get to pet that hedgehog? How did he feel?
Carrie (2): Spicy!
#toddlerlinguistics
If an introvert tells you that being with you is almost like being alone, that’s a compliment no matter how it may sound. Trust me.
The good news is the four year old DOESN’T have a concussion.
#accidentprone #brothers #piggybackridegonewrong #gooseegg#justanotherTuesdaynight
I recently became aware that some of you may not know how to pronounce my name. So for the record- if you and I were being introduced, I would shake your hand and say, “Hi! I’m Maralee. As in ‘row row row your boat.'” And then if you looked at me weird I would say, “I didn’t pick it. Blame my mom.”
Midnight Snacks with Maralee
Apple Plate: apple slices, spoonful of peanut butter, some chocolate chips, cheese slices- the flavor combinations are endless (I mean, mathematically speaking, not “endless” per se, but you get my drift)
Cracker Plate: crackers (flavored Triscuits are my favorite), olives, pepperoni (or other sliced meat), pickles (bread and butter slices are my favorite), cheese slices. Combine as desired.
#yourewelcome #foodtastesbetterwhenkidsareasleep
I’m going to get my hair done tomorrow- two hours with one of my favorite people in a peaceful environment with adult conversation, nobody asks me to help them in the bathroom, and somebody washes MY hair. I think this must be how kids feel on the night before a Disney trip.
#adulting
It’s fun living at the top of a hill. . . except for when your toddler rolls a ball down the driveway and you end up running a block in your bare feet through the neighborhood like a crazy woman trying to chase it down.
#truestory #sorryneighbors #keepingitclassy
Here’s to You- The Temporary Mothers of Other People’s Children. You got kids dressed, you fed them breakfast, you wiped tears and tied shoes and buckled five-point harnesses. Then they made a Mother’s Day craft in Sunday School and asked you to keep it safe until the next time they see their mom. You promised you would and you told that sweet child how beautiful that craft was and how much Mommy would love it when she got to see it. You worked through your own feelings about it all without putting that on the child because that is what we do. Because we love them. And their families. I have been that temporary mother and I know it can be painful. So I salute you! This day is for you, too.
For Mother’s Day my husband takes the kids out for the afternoon so I can eat in peace and maybe take a nap or watch a movie or something. He gets me.
#introvertmom
For years I have been washing sheets really frequently because of nighttime accidents. Now that that’s not happening as much for some of my kids I’m realizing I have no idea when the last time was that I washed their sheets. . .
#oops
It’s not helpful to your own rising panic when the 7 year-old yells, “I’M TOO YOUNG TO DIE!”
#tornadowarning #6kidsinabasement
The nice thing about inviting over someone who raised 7 kids is that I feel no need to explain or excuse exactly why my house looks like it does.
#everyroomistheplayroom
The Baby loves looking at books, but he has trouble turning the pages. . . because of interference from his belly.
#bigbabyproblems
My daughter just told me I was embarrassing her. . . in a room where we were the only two people present. And so it begins.
#badatdancing #motherdaughterdynamics
The Baby got two shots and didn’t even cry.
#benefitsofmarshmallowthighs #bigbaby #happybaby
When your kids watch a movie in the car, it becomes more like a radio drama for the driver, which allows for an entirely new experience. This is how I learned that “The Lego Movie” is basically just the Andy Dwyer Story.
One of my current Facebook Trending topics is literally “Facebook Trending.” Is this some kind of Facebook “Inception” situation? Are we all in a Facebook Matrix?
#bluepillorredpill
When your child says, “Can The Professor take me hunting for rocks?” and it takes you a minute to realize they aren’t talking about some old guy, but your friend from high school. When did I get old enough to have a friend who can legitimately be referred to as The Professor?
I walked out of the house today and the 2 year-old yelled, “Oh no! Where your coffee?”
#shegetsme
Anyone have a tip about how to get a band-aid off of a stuffed animal?
#itwascuteuntilitwasnt
If this documentary really wanted me to eat less sugar, they should probably stop showing mouthwatering footage of candy, ice-cream, chocolates and soda.
#sugarcoated #nowImhungry
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