My life is crap… literally!

Sam in the bath

When life consists of being a mom to two little boys, the majority of my day revolves around poop! I refer to my 1-year old, as “Sammy my little sh**ting machine”. Seriously, that child poops up to 6 times a day! And, to make matters worse, he does NOT like having his diaper changed. I [...]

Songs that you actually should let your daughter hear

Girl dancing with earbuds

Have you read any of those lists for dads of daughters here and here lately that are sweet and humorous and kinda make you feel weepy? Yea, me too. So now for something completely different I present my (admittedly short) list of great pop songs for daughters (and sons). And there’s nary a Mini-Pop among [...]

Roar Mommas, Roar

Mommas Tiger Stripes - www.howtobeadad.com

Once again, www.howtobeadad.com has scored a home run in the race for our hearts and funny bone and posted this: I saw it and thought F#$% Ya! Share it with the other tigers in your life so the can purr too. See the full post at: http://www.howtobeadad.com/2012/8410/you-are-mama-we-hear-you-roar and see why we love these guys.

Baby Announcements: Engineer Style

For the Men

I saw the best baby announcement ever the other day. It’s not the best because it is beautiful – it’s an email. And it’s not the best because it was a lovely, heartfelt, emotional announcement of love for one’s offspring. No. It’s the best because it’s funny and funny wins a lot of points with [...]

Baby Sleep Positions

baby sleep positions

I found these at www.howtobeadad.com via Pinterest. They are just too funny to not share. Which sleep position does your baby prefer? My youngest is definitely “The Stalker”. Be sure to check out www.howtobeadad.com and their other Instructional Diagrams, they are hysterical.

5 Christmas Truths

white christmas

Some Christmas truths: 1. It is impossible to feel scroogy or grinchy when listening to the crooning genius of Bing Crosby doing White Christmas. I was at the mall trying to tackle my list and I couldn’t help feeling put off that I have to buy presents for kids that lack for nothing and probably [...]

3 x 3 Quicky Tips for the Holidays

Christmas Baubles

Well, its official. Its December and Christmas season is officially, undeniably here. Show of hands: Who is done all their shopping, baking, wrapping and decorating? [sounds of crickets chirping] Who has started? Oh? That many, eh? Darn, I need to get cracking… Well moving right along, December 1st is usually my official day to start, [...]

Don’t worry! Be Happy!

pink happy face

I started writing a Facebook post today and realized that it was too long for social media! It’s essentially about acceptance, positive thinking and saying ‘the hell with it’. A friend has been posting disgustingly cheerful and upbeat statuses lately and I’ve idly wondered how heavily she’s been drinking. Or, as she also lives in [...]

Parenting: The Ultimate Work Out

Fit mom and baby

The holiday season is mere weeks away and our ambitions to fit into that cute sleeveless Little Black Dress gain strength.  But who has time or energy to work out? Good news Moms: Turns out you already are.   As a public service I just wanted to remind you of all of the exercising you’re already [...]

Dear Teacher, Please Don’t Coddle My Child

test grade

Dear Teacher, Please don’t coddle my child. When my daughter hands you an illegible assignment in horrible handwriting running along the margins, please make her redo. If my son composes one word answers, please make him rewrite in full sentences. If my dear daughter doesn’t read the instructions on a test and consequently messes up, [...]