August 25, 2013
by Maralee
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Watch it unfold on Facebook or Twitter. Bethany: Mommy, this my new blanket I want for my bed. Me: That’s a great one! Oh look! This one is kind of like it, but this one is on sale. Bethany: IT. … Continue reading
August 18, 2013
by Maralee
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You can watch it all unfold in realtime here or even here. Between all the pictures I was taking and the adoring siblings/fans waving goodbye, I think Josh went to school feeling sufficiently like a celebrity. First Grade, look out! … Continue reading
August 14, 2013
by Maralee
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When you’re raising a bunch of kids all at once, sometimes somebody gets lost in the shuffle. My daughter was upset the other day and I heard her yell, “Look! Mommy, look! Hey, I throwing a fit. See! Look!” When … Continue reading
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