I am a mom of four young kids. I do not consider myself an expert by any means but I am all kids all the time. So I decided to write about some things you may or may not know about having 2 or more kids under one roof!
1. The Screaming::
It’s loud all the time and if it isn’t-someone is doing something they should not be doing! There is screaming outside, inside, at each other, at themselves, in the shower, and in the bathtub! They scream because someone looks at them or someone touches their toys. They scream when they’re mad or when they’re happy, they scream when they are sad! They scream for any and everything. All. The....
It's 4:19 am.
I didn't call my Grandmother yesterday. I need to set a reminder to do that or something because the only time that I remember is when I can't do it.
I also didn't text my friend who is going through a divorce, a friend who I haven't spoken to in weeks, or a friend whose husband is going through some stuff.
I meant to. I had good intentions but failed. Again.
A quick scroll through Facebook reminds me of all of the people that I need to touch base with. I mentally add them to my long list of people I need to reach out to. I know I will only remember when I am taking a shower or driving.
You...
As we prepared our now three year old for her first days in pre-K3, I would play Daniel Tiger’s song “Grown-Ups Come Back” on repeat. We hadn’t spent enough time in church nurseries or MDO programs for her to really grasp the concept of getting dropped off anywhere without us.
It goes like this:
Even when we go away
Grown-ups come back
Will you pick me up when I go to school?
Yep, at the end of day because that's the rule
Grown-ups come back
Grown-ups come back to you
Grown-ups come back they do
Grown-ups come back
I’ll never forget her first day and how incredibly bizarre it felt to join a carpool line for my own child. We played the song over and over as I made...
Getting my kids to clean up after themselves is one of my least favorite responsibilities. Especially after months of being at home more than usual, I found myself resorting to just bribing my three and five year old to stay in another room and play quietly while I would listen to a podcast and clean their disaster zone room for them. Isn’t it a total delight to find several day old cups of milk and used pull-ups under the bed?
While that method worked, in theory, I want my kids to be responsible little people and tidy up one mess before moving on to another. I want to say, “Alright! Time to clean up!” And with a snap of my...
Nothing makes me feel more nostalgic than sitting around the table with family, enjoying a meal that I grew up loving.
One of our favorites and one that has been passed down from my grandmother is her famous Zucchini Boats. I have vivid memories of watching my Grandma prepare these in her kitchen and the highlight of watching them bake with the oven light on. It's a simple recipe that requires little ingredients.
Zucchini Boats
1 lb. Hamburger
2-3 Large Zucchinis
1 Yellow Onion
1 Green Pepper
1 Red Pepper
1 cup Instant Rice
1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz)
3 stalks of Celery
Parsley or Fresh Basil
Salt & Pepper
Cheese (of choice) for topping
Directions:
1). Preheat oven @ 350*
2). Cut...
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