I am over at Abandoning Pretense today talking about how to put a toddler to bed in 5 easy steps. For anybody who has a toddler, has had a toddler, or will have a toddler, I contend that this is a must see. Go check out the post here, leave […]
Tag: parenting humor
10 Things About Kids to Consider Before Having One
Thinking about maybe having a baby? Awesome! Just know that having a pet is NOTHING like having a kid, so if you’re one of those people who thought getting a puppy would prepare you for the demands of raising a child, you couldn’t have been further off. There are some […]
The Mediocre Mom’s Guide to Surviving Summer
It’s summer vacation, which means at any given moment on any given day parents across the nation are flooding social media with complaints about how much they hate summer and what they wouldn’t give to send their kids back to school NOW. RIGHT NOW. This, of course, makes me laugh […]
How Toddlers Spend Bath Time
In an attempt to prepare future parents for what they can expect when bathing their toddlers, I’ve conducted a very scientific study to determine the percentage of time toddlers spend doing certain activities during bath time. Very scientific. The results are telling as well as critical to understanding early childhood […]
21 Gifts Every Parent REALLY Wants
Recently, Buzzfeed put out a gem titled 21 Gifts Every Thirtysomething REALLY Wants. True, all of it. What I found myself doing after reading it, however, was wishing they had included a few more things on that list — things I hope for on the daily. And then it dawned […]
Dear Other Parents Who Make My Job Harder: STOP IT.
Dear other parents who make my job harder: Hey. How’s it going? That great, huh? Me too. Listen. I’ve been meaning to talk to you about something for a while now, but between going to work and telling my kids NO every 5 fucking seconds, I haven’t had a lot […]
“Mommy, My Butt Hurts” and Other Signs You’re a Parent
Yesterday, I announced my intent to write a book titled “Mommy, My Butt Hurts” and Other Indicators I’m Living The Dream. I’m still going to do that sometime between learning American Sign Language and how to play the guitar. (Put it on your calendars. At this rate, it should be […]