I'm talking about my oldest son and you can't really spend a day with him unless I already know you and you are offering free baby sitting. But, trust me, he is hilarious.Griffin is not quite three and I'll be amazed if he makes it to elementary school without breaking a bone. I've mentioned several … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #145: Spend a day with my son
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Best Mom Tip #143: Relive the moment
I have been out of town for a while and I was in a horrible vortex where the wi-fi was reeeaaallly slow and my phone's apps wouldn't work. At least there was a Starbucks outpost in the resort. I was surrounded by teenagers because I was chaperoning a trip for our church and they couldn't … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #143: Relive the moment
Best Mom Tip #135: Do the Potty Dance
I know nothing about potty training. I mean, I've read a lot about it and I've talked to everyone I know with kids, but I still feel like I know nothing. My daughter didn't like being wet and dirty and potty trained quickly. This week my son continued to play outside with both pee and … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #135: Do the Potty Dance
Best Mom Tip #132: Be a superhero
Griffin has begun yelling "To da wescue! Me, Giffin!" and running off to save damsels in distress. His little face lights up with the absolute confidence that he is, in fact, capable of rescuing someone even though he cannot currently dress himself without help.He pauses for effect, screws up his arms for maximum speed, and … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #132: Be a superhero
Best Mom Tip #122: You know what? Screw #121–keep your head down
After my post yesterday I had one of the most embarrassing trips out in public with my children ever. Then there was a family birthday dinner, a tornado, and overstimulated children to get to sleep so I didn't get to post again until today. So picture me in the Barnes and Noble looking for a … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #122: You know what? Screw #121–keep your head down
Best Mom Tip #121: Look at the world around you
Last week while I was driving with my two year old we had the following conversation:Griffin: My see cwouds. Yots uh cwouds. (I see clouds. Lots of clouds.)Me: You see clouds? They're pretty aren't they?Griffin: My wan' tuss dem. (I want to touch them).Me: You can't touch them, they're too high.Griffin: My can' weech. Weeeeeeeeeech. … Continue reading Best Mom Tip #121: Look at the world around you