Days like today, when my seven little mischief makers are all home, it really throws a wrench in my day. The usual routine of cleaning, blogging and enjoying my three adorable toddlers has to be put on the shelf and replaced with 16 hours of pure damage control/fight prevention.  I have found myself so frustrated and fed up with their lack of consideration for the house and each other, that I have actually lost my voice from screaming. Sound insane? It is. I decided after last summer break, when I nearly ground my teeth to nubs and had to be put on an antidepressant to …read more

Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re simply stunned by how fast your kids are growing up?
While at a family dinner over the weekend, I watched a little toddler boy in his baseball cap and with sippy cup in hand run for his mommy when he realized he didn’t recognize everyone adoring him.
At that point, I looked to the left and right of me at my own boys who are now within an inch or two of being as tall as I am at 5’7” and wished so much I could travel back in time and recapture …read more

To kick off the official re-editorizing of Super Nanny Rules I’ve invited a few of my friends to share in the very first Classic Parent Moments.
My intention is to make this a fun little project from time-to-time where parents can share those little experiences that have made them jump back and say, “Now that’s a beautiful parenting moment.”  It’s not all going to be gooey and sappy – in fact; many of the experiences will be quite the contrary with a strong interjection of humor and humility.
Mmm’K ~ I’ll go first!
When the twins were just little guys, I of course …read more