As you can probably tell by this blog, my aspiration to be a novelist, and even my wardrobe, I love books. I love diving into stories and being surprised by characters. Fantasy, romance, and historical fiction are my favorite genres (well, and also clever picture books), but I also dabble in science fiction and contemporaries….
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When Your Kid Believes In Santa Claus
Y’all. We’ve hit a snag in the Santa situation.
Is There Anyone Who Doesn’t Love Mo Willems?
We’ve become well-educated in the ways of Piggie Pig and Gerald Elephant, as we’re currently head over heels for Mo Willems.
From Feet Sleeves to Panty Hoes: Where My 4-Year-Old’s Mind Goes
Here are some of the darndest things my eldest has come up with in the past few weeks.
Let’s Talk About Imaginary Friends
I never expected to have imaginary friends living in my house. I mean, I had kids, so I always knew it’d generally be a possibility. But, apparently, it’s now a reality.
Things My 3-Year-Old Ponders
Today, I thought I’d entertain you with the musings of my 3-year-old. I hope it’s not just my husband and me who find him hilarious, as these are quickly becoming my favorite posts.
Mama’s Culinary Nemesis Did NOT Win the Day
Recipes lie. They lie to me ALL THE TIME.
A Party for my Birthday Babies
I’m not sure what we were thinking, but we had a definite plan in early 2014 when we decided to try to have our first baby. Our birthdays are in the spring, so why not have a late-fall baby? Therefore, when George started making his grand appearance a week early in 2014, we missed Thanksgiving…
My Favorite Books to Give as Gifts
I specifically love giving books for kids’ birthdays. Goodness knows, we go to enough themed parties these days, and books are an easy, but thoughtful gift. Plus, with kids’ books, you never know if they’ll be that special book the child loves and reads to his or her children some day. I love that idea.
Christmas Gift Guide: What My Kids Actually Play With
And so, here’s a list of sure-fire hits (in my experience) for the 3ish-and-under set. I mostly prize toys that 1.) entertain my children independently (as in, Mama isn’t needed to be hands-on), 2.) don’t annoy the crap out of the parents, and 3.) have return power. If it’s going to take up valuable house space, it needs to earn its keep.
