Unless they’re geniuses, most toddlers can’t read — let alone write. But, thank goodness, I’m a master at getting into the mind of little ones. I’ve compiled a list of nine books toddlers would write if they were able to, and most of these would be international bestsellers their first […]
Author: Toni Hammer
25 Thoughts I Have When I Wake Up
For your amusement, I present 25 thoughts I have when I wake up — ehem, before I get out of bed — because, you know, life. 1. What time is it? 2. What day is it? 3. Why is it so early? 4. Should I move the kids’ bedtime a little […]
Thanks Forever 21 For Destroying Young Girls’ Self-Esteem
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] A video on Buzzfeed prompted me to check out the online store for Forever21. I am way over the age of being allowed to set foot inside the establishment, but the video gave women’s reactions to some of their graphic t-shirts and I had to know […]
My SorryNotSorry Grocery Store Apology
Back story: I don’t drive–long story–so when my kids and I need to go to the grocery store we walk. It’s only about a third of a mile so, up until recently, I’ve been strapping the kiddos into the stroller and we meander over. Here’s the thing. They can both […]
Make Your Own Stupid Dinner
I am a tired mom of two toddlers and some days getting out of bed seems like too much effort. Making dinner, the last real task I have to complete before putting the kids to bed, takes so much thought and effort and fortitude, and sometimes I just don’t have […]
This is What a Day in the Life of a Mom Looks Like
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] While some details vary from day today, this will give you a pretty good idea of what a typical day in my life looks like. 6:30am: Wake up to the sound of Levi making “I’m awake” sounds. Try to will him back to sleep. 6:35am: Hear […]
This Is Motherhood
Motherhood is changing your clothes seven times a day because your newborn won the silver medal in spitting up. Motherhood is changing your clothes four times a day because your outfit is considered a giant kleenex. Motherhood is throwing caution to the wind and just heading out into the world […]
The Overwhelming
I am suffering from a condition I am referring to as “The Overwhelming.” My entire life is in some way touched by this malady and it really, really sucks. We’ve had some upsetting medical news recently which has shaken up our lives, as well as our diet, and stresses me […]