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Mommy Blogger April B. – I'm Raising Someone's Future Husband

Lori Crofford — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:07:30 +0000

I’ve said this before, lots and lots of times, but having a boy has taught me so much about men. Turns out, it’s not their fault. They really were born the way they are. And men really are just big little boys. Or little boys are really just miniature men. Either way… And while I [...]

Mommy Blogger Robyn L. – Dealing With Loss

Robyn L. — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:11:41 +0000

This past weekend we had a little visitor in our lives. The Oldest found a teeny, tiny, almost featherless baby bird in our backyard. He must have fallen from his nest. She saved him from certain death at the paws of one of our dogs. Her dad didn't want her to bring it in, but I convinced him otherwise.

Mommy Blogger April B. – Finding the Balance

April B. — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:32:51 +0000

You know it's bad when you haven't had time to get a haircut in seven months and you have to skip lunch to find the time to do it. Why is it when the going gets tough, we moms often stop taking care of ourselves to make more time to take care of everyone else? I mean, when you have to skip eating to do one little thing for yourself, that's about as oxymoronic as you can get.

Mommy Blogger Robyn L. – Mommies Need a Time Out Too

Lori Crofford — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:04:32 +0000

Discipline could be the most difficult part of parenting for me. My husband and I decided when The Oldest was new and little that we wouldn’t spank her. Time out would be sufficient for our little angel. Or a stern warning. We didn’t need to strike her. Then she became 2. When you see your [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – To Go All Natural Or Not?

Jess C — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:31:10 +0000

Last year I made the decision to use all natural cleaning products. Maybe from spending too much time on Pinterest or maybe from seeing the grocery bill when I need more supplies, I am not sure. But I spent a lot of time and energy coming up with an all natural plan. But lately I [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – Kindergarten Graduation

April B. — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:37:54 +0000

My middle child will graduate from kindergarten next week. And a little part of me is dreading it in a big way. Why is kindergarten graduation so emotional? It’s just kindergarten. It’s just the portal to the rest of their academic career. It’s just the threshold that separates the still semi-babies from the real kid [...]

Mommy Blogger Robyn – Too Much Information

Robyn L. — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:38:59 +0000

Like a lot of other people on Monday, I spent way too much time watching TV and checking social media for updates on the devastating tornado in Oklahoma. I checked on my family that lives there and reminded them I love them. I don't know if it's the fact that journalism never quite leaves your system, or if its a natural inclination, but I tend to overdose on news. Death and destruction of any kind is sad, but the news seems worse when those who perish are children.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – I Hate Tornadoes

Jess C — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:08 +0000

Tornado season is among us, and this week we have been hit hard in the area. So close to home. It feels so much closer when we realize that it could very easily be our town, our neighborhood, and our schools that were hit. Each time something like this happens, fear creeps up rather quickly. [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K.- The Yucky Moments

Christy — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:14:45 +0000

Oh, that dreaded sound that comes in the night that can jolt a mother out of a dead sleep… Someone is about to puke. Noooo!!! Just as I was sprawled across my bed with my laptop, considering what to blog about this week, it happened. I will spare you the gory details, but all of [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – Always Keep It Classy

April B. — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:29 +0000

Ohhhhhhhh social media. Much like my creaky knees, it’s one of the many things that reminds me of my age. Every time I log on, I am horrified by at least one thing posted by at least one twenty-something. My tolerance for certain behaviors just keep shrinking. Duck faces are among the most frequent of [...]

Mommy Blogger Robyn – It's Time to Overlook the Differences and Stop the Bullying

Robyn L. — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:26:21 +0000

The subject of bullying has come up a lot in my life lately, both from friends and my kids. In varying ways, in different forms, we have all been bullied. I truly don't believe that anyone can claim to have never in their lives been picked on, teased or ridiculed. Bullying is a universal experience. If you ask most adults, I bet they would say that they want bullying to stop. Parents and teachers for the most part would unite in one voice to say that bullying should stop. Yet still it continues...

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Man's Man

Jess C — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:50:32 +0000

My husband is a man’s man. You know the type. He likes sports, cars, guns, you know, manly stuff. All of this is a major plus. I love having a rough and tough kind of husband. I can trust him to protect me and I can trust him to get rid of a mouse too. [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – From Stressed Mess To Calm and Collected

Christy — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:32:05 +0000

Today, all is right with the world! I have been stressed to the max, waiting to find out where I would be interning after grad school, when I would be moving, where I would live, how my final exams would turn out… What a difference a week can make! I landed my dream job (not [...]

Mommy Blogger April B- Seeing Beyond the Frustration

April B. — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:55:43 +0000

Sigh. I think the hardest thing about being a parent is there's no darn crystal ball. There's no instruction manual. There's no FAQ's. No help desk. No troubleshooting matrix. Nothing. We can Google and read books and ask for advice... but at the end of the day, it all comes down to gritting your teeth, making a decision and hoping it was the right one.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – The Best Mom

Jess C — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:48 +0000

Mother’s Day is upon us and what an awesome day for any mother out there. We are honored and should be if you ask me. But, the question I have is, where did you learn to be a Mom? How did you learn the necessary skills to not kill your child? How did we as Moms get to the point where we know “best”?

Mommy Blogger Christy K – When Your Plans Go Out the Window

Christy — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:42:23 +0000

I am a planner. I love to know exactly when things are going to happen, how they are going to happen, and who is responsible for ensuring that everything goes off without a hitch. In parenthood, unfortunately, our plans often don’t mirror the picture-perfect scenario that we have played out in our heads. This is [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – My Goal: Travel All 50 States With My Kids

April B. — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:57:54 +0000

I've been hanging on this blog a lot lately: travel50stateswithkids.com. The whole site is built around the concept of taking kids to all 50 states--in as little as 12 trips even. I know, sounds crazy, right? But I have to admit, I'm kind of digging it. There are numerous clubs for this, by the way. Google it!

Mommy Blogger Robyn – Teach Your Parents Well

Robyn L. — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:19 +0000

I am quite fond of the phrase "Never stop learning." I hope people always take whatever opportunity that becomes available to expand their horizons, meet new people, or explore new surroundings. Learning is essential to survival; but, I never considered the fact that my child could teach me a valuable lesson. I was proven wrong this past weekend.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

Jess C — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:42:50 +0000

Appearances are not everything. Let me explain. I have colored hair, tattoos, am pierced; wear metal shirts and jeans. My husband has long hair, tattoos, three facial piercings, wears metal shirts and cut off pants. People assume all the time that we smoke pot, wanted pot legalized, aren’t involved in our children’s lives, don’t believe [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K.-Can Anything Else Go Wrong?

Christy — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:50:00 +0000

Some weeks are just hard, and this past week is one for the record books. It was one of those “can anything else go wrong” type of weeks, where you just want to crawl under the covers and hope for a better tomorrow. I feel like I am running at maximum capacity between grad school, [...]