Not Having a Birth Plan Made Me Less Anxious

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I knew what a birth plan was. I knew what went into one and that many women have them. In theory. When I was pregnant with my first, I was a busy graduate student attending classes, trying to get through my practicum placement that required me to … Continue reading Not Having a Birth Plan Made Me Less Anxious

I Am A Perfect Mom

It's true. I am. And, odds are, you are, too. But that's impossible! The perfect mom, that supermom, she is unattainable! Is she? Is she really? What is a perfect mom? The perfect mom is always presentable with absolutely adorable, presentable children who are always on their best behavior. She has her life together and … Continue reading I Am A Perfect Mom

Baking with Young Children Tip #5

Simple tips to help making baking with toddlers fun and more managable

In lieu of a daily question on Fridays this month, I’ll be giving a baking with young children tip. I’ve switched up Fridays this month to highlight dads, but I can’t bring myself to forego food entirely. Baking tip #5: Have fun! Doing anything in the kitchen with small children can be difficult. There are … Continue reading Baking with Young Children Tip #5

A Breakdown of Social Media (that I have attempted)

I am not the most enthusiastic fan of social media. It was a huge time waster years ago and I often found myself not caring about what people I barely knew were doing today, yesterday, or a minute ago. But social media seems to be an important component to blogging. Sigh. I've tried out Twitter. … Continue reading A Breakdown of Social Media (that I have attempted)

Baking with Young Children Tip #4

In lieu of a daily question on Fridays this month, I’ll be giving a baking with young children tip. I’ve switched up Fridays this month to highlight dads, but I can’t bring myself to forego food entirely. Baking tip #4: Utilize the measuring cups you aren't using to entertain your little ones. I don't know … Continue reading Baking with Young Children Tip #4

The Liebster Award (round 2)

With this post, we have reached the end of the awards and tags. Thank you so much to Stephen T of Armageddon Cafe for this nomination! The Husband and I have had fun and sincerely thank everyone for thinking of and nominating us (even though The Husband is currently very busy, so must decline the … Continue reading The Liebster Award (round 2)

3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 3 (3rd time)

Thank you so much to Stephen T of Armageddon Cafe for the nomination! Be sure to check out his fantastic blog and give him a follow! Ah, the cares of tomorrow can wait 'til this day is done. -Come by the Hills by W. Gordon Smith I sang mostly children's rhymes to my son at … Continue reading 3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 3 (3rd time)

3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 2 (3rd time)

Thank you so much to Stephen T of Armageddon Cafe for the nomination! Check out his amazing blog, and pick up a free copy of his book! You can't spoil a baby. -Dr. Jules Abrams Even though I'm more of a behaviorist, the psychology graduate program I attended was heavily psychoanalytic. This quote comes from … Continue reading 3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 2 (3rd time)

On Blogging and Blogging Fatigue

First of all, I don't even know if blogging fatigue exists, but it should. I'm exhausted. And I'm too tired to actually look it up. Second of all, this was supposed to be a post about how to be a blogging mom who is engaged with the community. But...blurg. I really hadn't actually planned to write a … Continue reading On Blogging and Blogging Fatigue

3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 1 (3rd time)

Thank you so much to Stephen T of Armageddon Cafe for the nomination! Be sure to check out his blog and give him a follow! His blog is awesome and has music! Sorry for all the shouting. Survive everything and do it with style. -Madame from the Coffeehouse Mystery series by Cleo Coyle I don't … Continue reading 3 Quotes, 3 Days Challenge – Day 1 (3rd time)