Mess. As parents, we try to avoid it though we know it's inevitable. We are raising monsters, I mean tiny humans after all. But messes can be a good thing.
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You Have Your Hands Full
Walking into the waiting room for the gremlin's four month well child exam. Looking for books at the library. Buzzing through the grocery with the baby strapped on to me and the two big monsters in tow. Sitting at the park. Just existing with my three offspring near me.
My Give-A-Damn
The other day I realized that my children have changed me. Obviously, they made me a mom three times over, but that's not what I'm talking about.
Homemade Fingerpaint
It seems like every time I decide to drag out the paint for the kids, it's gone. Or mostly gone. Or someone (Liam) has mixed all of the paints up and someone else (Abby) just can't paint with mixed up colors... So what do you do in this situation? Why, make your own, of course!
Whole ‘Latte’ To Do
This morning was one of those mornings it felt like I had a million and three things to do. It felt like I had so many things to do that I just didn't want to do any of them. Instead, I gave myself something to savor and get myself going: a latte.
Homemade Play-Doh
One of the things I remember most about my childhood is my mom making us play-doh. As a mom, I now know why she usually kept a steady supply of it. It kept us busy.
Why We Play Outside Every Day
"Play is the highest form of research." - Albert Einstein
Edible Play-Doh
If you are like me, you probably have one or more children that thinks play-doh is the most delicious treat ever (*gag*). Despite the fact that my homemade play-doh is non-toxic, it still has a LOT of salt in it. Solution? Edible play-doh.
Udder Ridiculousness 