My daughter is obsessed with water, and taking one cup to fill another. I’m sure it’s a toddler thing. But the other night during bath time, she was pouring the water back and forth, and she suddenly looked in the empty cup, and exclaimed, “Where did it all go?!?” Maybe it was my tired pregnant mama brain, but it made me think about that saying, about cups being half full or half empty. I … [Read more...]
The Terrible Twos: My ‘Guide’ to Survival
The little girl in our house has reached the terrible twos. The mama in this house? She’s learning a whole ton about patience… and trying not to pull her hair out at the constant phrase, “I don’t want that.” Time to get dressed? “I don’t want that.” Time to put on shoes? “I DON’T want that.” Time to walk out the door? “I DON’T WANT THAT.” She grows more and more insistent. She gets angrier and … [Read more...]
20 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Under $20
I don’t know about you, but I often find it hard to ask for things that I “want.” So when people like my hubby and mom ask what I’d like for my birthday, or for Mother’s Day, I often gravitate toward the things I need. (Honestly, let’s be real, sometimes I just *need* a nap or a clean house). While a clean home is very much welcome as a gift, I think it’s also important to pamper and shower our … [Read more...]
