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    The Times I’ve Had to Stop Myself from Hitting My Kids

    I’m going to start this off by saying that I’ve never hit my kids, and I have no intention of ever hitting my kids. I’m not of the belief that violence is the answer, and I will not do it. This is something that drives my mother absolutely insane, as she is a teacher and […] More

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    10 Things I Miss About My Children Being Newborns

    There’s a moment in every parent’s life in which you realize that this is it; you no longer have a newborn baby anymore. For some of us, it’s all right. We hope to have more children at some point and we know that we’ll get these moments back for just a fleeting second. For others, […] More

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    Is There an Etiquette To Follow When Wearing a Bikini as a Mom?

    I’m probably not the right person to discuss this, considering I’m a Victoria’s Secret bikini-obsessed mother of four. My body might not be perfect after having four kids, but it’s pretty great thanks to a healthy diet and yoga – and chasing four kids around – so I feel that while I’ve still got it, […] More

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    10 Basic Items You Can Never Have With Toddlers Around

    I stare obsessively at the photos posted by a woman on Instagram who has the most amazingly stylish and sophisticated home. It’s all white. It reminds me of my house with the layout, the windows and the design, but her house is all white. White cabinets, counters, floors, walls; everything is all white. It’s bright […] More

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    The Funniest Things Parents Find in Car Cupholders

    I love a clean car. Love it. Actually, that’s not even the right terminology. I am obsessed with a clean car. That’s why having four kids is kind of a pain in the rear end for me. Four kids + my awesome SUV = pretty big mess. Kids are the reason you will find me […] More

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    Sometimes It’s Good to be the Mean Mom, And Here’s Why

    Can I share with you a little secret that I harbor? I feel a small (massive) tingle of pride when I hear my kids tell me that I am the ā€œMEANEST MOMMY, EVER!!!ā€ That’s right, people. I am the meanest mommy ever, and I’m pretty proud of it. I feel sorry for those parents who […] More

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    10 Things that No Parents in the World Take for Granted

    Ask yourself what you take for granted every day and the list is pretty long. I always think of this when I see that saying on Facebook or Pinterest that reads, ā€œWhat if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today?ā€ The first time I saw that it really resonated […] More

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    Why Do I Miss My Kid So Much after only 24 Hours?

    My husband and I made the decision to have kids about four years into our marriage. We were both still young; 25 and 26. For us, the decision was a big one. We’d had plenty of time together. We’d traveled extensively. We’d established ourselves in our careers and we’d even built a home. We were […] More

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    10 Reasons You Should Never Take Your Kids to Fancy Restaurants

    I have opinions on so many things – as does everyone else in the world. But one of the things about which I have the biggest opinion is children in high-end restaurants. Being that I am the mother of four, perhaps you might think that I’m all about it, but that would make you wrong. […] More

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