Supersisters Weekend Roundup: Dad's Day

Father's day is right around the corner and what better time to throw some link love in the manly direction. Here are some fatherly picks worth checking out: Gifts Wanna shock Dad with a super cool gift this Father's... Read "Supersisters Weekend Roundup: Dad's Day" »

True Confessions...

Since we are admitting to swearing and other parenting taboos, can I have just a moment to vent? You can join me if you like. Here is my current parenting pet peeve: It drives me absoutely nuts when my... Read "True Confessions..." »

The Mothering Instinct

After a week of everyone getting the stomach bug and it was a "four is more" moment for sure, I picked up Lyra yesterday and found a her left ear was draining a lovely shade of yellow. I knew... Read "The Mothering Instinct" »

Supersister Questions

Kelly writes: i have a question. we just had our second child in under two years and i am wondering how the heck i'm supposed to find the time and energy to build and maintain an intimate relationship with... Read "Supersister Questions" »

Our Children, Ourselves

Lucy was in the middle of "it's mine". There had already been about 1,000 statements claiming all that was hers. It was so bad that when a dear friend started to sing The Clean Up song she said, "NO!... Read "Our Children, Ourselves" »

The Mother Compassion

It's been a week of babies around here. Two separate friends welcomed tiny people into their families and lives. Jorge and I went to deliver a meal and chat with the new parents. The mom looked so tired and... Read "The Mother Compassion" »

The fruit snack debacle and fitting in

It's a rare occurrence to see those gummy little fruit snacks in my pantry. All I can see are the judgey Jane eyes of nutrionists and dentists everywhere when I pass them in the snack aisle. I then imagine... Read "The fruit snack debacle and fitting in" »

My Little Monkey

Jack bounds out of bed, and appears in my bedroom doorway like some sort of magic. His lanky arms wrap tight around my neck as he falls into my bed. I pretend to be asleep until he turns and... Read "My Little Monkey" »

As long as there is a party, the kids will be fine

I just got back from a business trip. I went all by my lonesome self and I left my husband and the boys at home. I'll admit it was a little easier this time around because I have the plane... Read "As long as there is a party, the kids will be fine" »

Do you believe?

On the eve of my second born heading off to his first day of kindergarten I found myself watching this video over and over again. The video is of a recent speech given at a Dallas Teacher's Conference. The... Read "Do you believe?" »