Laughing & learning through teachable moments
Kites can be really, really fun. But in my experience, they are mostly annoying. I want to show up at a park with my crew and have a Mary Poppins moment of kites dancing in the glorious wind as we celebrate life and nature and all those joyous feelings that ooze out of your pores [...]
Being a writer was the first thing I remember wanting to become, so naturally I’ve always had an affinity and fascination with both the process and product. I am an imperfect writer with a comma addiction. My grammar rules are fuzzy, but my passion for writing is undeniable as is my desire to help foster [...]
I’m a longtime, huge fan of Jenae and her blog “I Can Teach My Child”. I’m also a huge fan of reading…and learning through 10 easy steps. Combine all of that and you get Jenae’s “I Can Teach My Child To Read Ebook!” Jenae, a former first grade teacher, current stay at home mom, and [...]
Once upon a time, there was a young woman who had dreamed of motherhood since she was a 12 year old-constantly-booked-$2 hr-babysitter. We’ll just call her, Shelisa, because that’s a common name. Shelisa welcomed her first baby on Valentine’s Day, which was fitting, because in her dreams her babies were always Cupid-ish acting, but less [...]
**This was originally published in January 2012 and is one of my most popular posts. It seems fitting to give it another run once in awhile. Don’t miss reading the comments at the end. I hope it makes you laugh as you plan your own Revenge Plans! Having children is not easy. You hear that [...]
Potty Training. Sigh… Let me start off by saying, it made the Revenge Plan….for a reason. This post is dedicated to Erin and Courtney who will be starting this journey for the first time soon. Please leave them your tips in the comments! I have graduated 3 kids (2 girls and 1 boy) from potty [...]
Every once in awhile, the kids come in their room to find their animals have been reading! It’s an instant invitation to curl up and read. And laugh. I’ll add in something like “You’ve been reading to Riley Dog so much, he’s learning to read!” or “Looks like Riley Dog really wants you to finish [...]
I am always on the hunt for fun ways to practice spelling words! Crayon resist has been around forever, but it wasn’t until Easter Eggs this year…A-ha!! Another way to practice spelling, or practice your super spy skills. Write the word, words, message, or design with a white crayon… then paint over it with water [...]
There was a time during stay-at-home mom life with 3 toddlers that it was easier to just stay home. There were also many days I secretly wished I could be one of the cool moms driving around all the time sipping an iced tea with kids who could wipe their own butts. All in due [...]
That first shiny, tooth is so cute. You call grandma. You post 6 pictures of the tooth on Facebook. You tell strangers in the grocery store line. Then soon, it hits you. That tooth just added to your parenting responsibilities. Toothbrushing. Really? Another thing to do? These teeth all fall out anyway right? Oh, ok…this [...]
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