This week, I’ve felt like a complete failure. I feel as though a lot of moms use that term as a “fishing for compliments” device. “No! You’re a great mom!” is the typical response one is looking for when saying they feel like a failure. But this week has perhaps...
‘Twas 2 nights before Christmas and this idiotic mother of 3; decided massive grocery shopping at 5 o’clock was just the job for me. I promised the kids cookies, if they were good and well-behaved; But the whining started early, so with good reason, I immediately caved. Armed now with...
We welcomed you to the world on an unseasonably warm November day. Your due date was November 8th, Election Day, in one of the most controversial elections to date. But you decided to join our family 4 days early. I was scheduled to be induced with you. Not because we had...
Dear Luke & Eden, In a few days your lives are going to be flipped upside down. Not only are you going to have to share attention with your sibling, but now a third factor will be added to your equation. You are both so little. You are both so innocent. Luke,...
Can I be completely honest here? I am beyond terrified of what is to come in the coming days. I’m not talking about the huge responsibility of raising three hood rats, 3 years old and under. I’m not talking about the constant crying, challenging feedings or sleepless nights newborns graciously come...
Naming a child ain’t easy. There are so many ridiculous things to take into consideration. To name a few: Does the name rhyme with fart, fat, whale, skunk, pig, or anything else the kids will pick up on the playground. Are you okay with the nickname? Growing up Shanisty, I...
