Dear Son #1 & #2,   Once again I have some wisdom that could very well save your life one day. As you know Mommy’s got a baby in her tummy and in just a few months you’ll get to meet that little baby. Along with getting much bigger, you may haven’t noticed Mommy getting much… Continue reading 10 top things NEVER to say to a pregnant lady.

Dear Son #1 & #2,   You may have noticed that there is a snack time Cheerio ban in the house at the moment and I feel you both need an explanation.   The Cheerio is Mommy’s nemesis.   Don’t get me wrong they make a great snack, easy breakfast, and you can buy a… Continue reading Mommy’s Nemesis

Dear Son #1 & #2 I have a very simple Christmas wish this year, one that is realistic, easy, kinda boring, but I'm sure most achievable. I know you both can make it come true probably without much effort on your part. Can you take a guess? Is it... World Peace? - Nope, there are far too… Continue reading This is my grown up (and really boring) Christmas wish.

Dear Son #2,   They say – whoever “they” are – that babies/toddlers need to explore in order to develop properly and become well adjusted children and adults yahdeeyahdee. I’m all for that too, I’m not afraid of getting a little messy. Although in this case “a little messy” is the understatement of the century.… Continue reading Good idea Mom.

Dear Son #1 & #2,  We need to talk about stools. Not your poop, the ones used to make you taller. Let ’s talk about what they should be used for.   To help us reach the bedroom and bathroom light.  To help us reach the bathroom sink to wash our hands.   To help… Continue reading Let’s talk about stools.

Dear Son #1,   Fun fact.   Did you know that I say "get off William!" 277 times a day, "don't push William!" 537 times a day and "whatever you're doing to William, stop!" 742 times a day?   So forgive me, terrible mother that I am, when I don't jump and save you the one… Continue reading Here’s some fun facts.

Dear Son #1,   I can’t believe three years ago today you came into our lives and successfully flipped them upside down, sideways and all around. You’ve shocked us with your hilarious antics, quirky sense of humor and ridiculous demands. You’ve exhausted us with your hormonal-teenage-girl-during-that-time-of-the-month mood swings, Walmart-worthy temper tantrums and stubbornness that would make… Continue reading Happy 3rd Birthday!

Dear Son #2,   Our house is like a haven for little boys like yourself. There’s literally an endless amount of fun to be had and I’d be here for a month naming it all.   There’s toys to play with, books to read, stuffed animals to drool on, kitchen cupboards to empty, both clean… Continue reading There’s just so much else to do.

Dear Son #1 & #2,   Change is a good thing, you’ll hear this for the rest of your life, ESPECIALLY when something isn’t going your way. But it’s true - change helps us grow, adapt and generally become better little boys who share our toys, eat all of our veggies and go to bed… Continue reading Change is a good thing.

Dear Son #1,   Okay, let's talk about the protocol in public bathrooms when you can reach the light switch. Now don't get me wrong, it was pretty entertaining to watch you play "peek-a-boo" with your brother by turning the lights on and off, he was loving it, you were loving it, and I was able… Continue reading Public potty protocol.