This isn’t a new tale, this tale has been told many times before like any classic fairy tale I know. The first born is the prize child. Practically a genius, the first born can create a masterpiece with a paintbrush, tie their shoes with one hand while blindfolded and solve 5th grade math equations by…
How I learned to tolerate children’s toys
I wrote this as a guest post for The Big Toy Book last February and I like it so much I’m republishing it here. I can do that since I didn’t sign anything and I received a meager acknowledgment from them for writing it. It’s one of my favorites. Enjoy! ____________________________________________________ Allow me to introduce…
What not to do: How to make your kids easy targets
Being a parent is scary. Not only are you responsible for the well being and production of another human being but you’re also responsible for their safety. Which, lets admit in this day and age is a daunting task. There are so many creepos and pedophiles out there that mask themselves as sheep in wolves clothing…
The Kid Dictionary – A Book Review and Giveaway!
One of the absolute best things about being a parent is being witness to some of the darndest things kids say and do. It’s like kids were specially programmed from God to be funny on purpose to make our jobs as moms less stressful and more fun. Their innocent, unbiased view of the world and the way…
Jesus and Santa Clause are stealing my thunder
Jesus and Santa Clause are stealing my thunder. Every Christmas, good ol’ Saint Nickolas is the hero. The excitement of Christmas Eve is palatable as my children eagerly await to see what the jolly good man may have brought them. He knows just what my kids want and he grants their wishes. Their eyes light up as they…
