motherhood · parenting · school

Pain-in-the-Butt Mom

I hate when parents constantly complain to schools. Some things are just ridiculous. My mom works for a school department and has to dodge the whiney, overbearing parents on a daily basis. I don’t want to find myself in that category. However, today I found myself writing my first letter to the principal. A week and… Continue reading Pain-in-the-Butt Mom

kids · parenting

Toys, Toys, Toys…Please Stop

All kids love toys. What’s not to love? I think truthfully even as adults we still love our toys. But when getting a new toy becomes an obsession, I get a little unnerved. My oldest son loves toys and is always looking/asking for something new. He is easy to please. The simple $1 toy frog from… Continue reading Toys, Toys, Toys…Please Stop

kids · parenting

Alligators, Lizards, & Newts

From the time my first-born was 2 and could pronounce the word dinosaur clearly he has been obsessed. Four years of dinosaurs. I’ve become an expert on the subject, although he reminded me the other day that pteradon’s actually ate meat, they’re carnivores. Dinosaurs have been a constant in our house. Everyone who knows my son knows… Continue reading Alligators, Lizards, & Newts