Saturday morning we had a big family talk about trying to have a more positive day at the parks. The kids, on their own, decided they needed to have a little meditative time. Then India broke into spontaneous prayer. It was pretty cute. And it totally changed them into perfectly behaved and non-whiny children for the rest of the day. (HAHAHAHA. No it didn’t. But it made for a cute picture). I’m not sure what came over me on this trip, because I am typically the mom who . . .
the avengers: a review for parents
If you have a child who is a fan of superheroes, you’ve probably been hearing all about the new Marvel: Avengers movie coming out. And with good reason: Avengers features an all-star cast of superheroes. It’s the first time that Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, and Thor have all teamed up for a feature film. Jafta has been talking about it nonstop, and so when I was given a chance to see an early screening of the film a few weeks ago, I decided to take him along. Aside from . . .
what I want you to know: life after rape
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by an anonymous reader. I miss my life before I was a victim of rape. I don't want people to feel bad for me. I don't want people to think I'm weak. Because I am not weak. I am broken. I also hate being . . .
kristen likes grey likes baby
We are still away on our Disney World binge, taking a “Good Big or Go Home” approach to the greater Orlando area. Last night we stayed at the Magic Kingdom until 2am, riding every single ride that these kids were tall enough to go on. Here’s how that ended: I’ve got a camera full of pictures and a head full of stories to share, but we’ve still got two days to go. In the meantime, check out my post over at Grey Likes Baby. I’ve been a long-tme fan of Grey Likes Baby for . . .
raising a daughter who likes sports
This post is sponsored by P&G’s ‘Thank You Mom’ campaign. My boys have a very natural affinity for all sports. Most days will find both of them in the front yard, rotating between tossing a football around, teeing off into our neighbor’s lawn, or playing handball against the garage wall. Getting them interested in sports is not something that required any effort or modeling on my behalf. With them, it’s a bigger struggle to get them to do quiet activities like drawing or . . .
disney social media moms celebration–day 1 & 2
We are having a blast here at Disney. I think my kids are still in shock about how much bigger the Disney World complex is than Disneyland in California. Our first night here, we went to a pirate party. The kids were thrilled that they got to hang with their favorite Jake and the Neverland Pirates characters. Mimi got to join us at the party. The kids were so happy to see her. The kids got to have soda. This was the highlight of their day. Our second day, . . .
getting out of the house this summer (a guide for hermit–prone moms of multiple small children)
This post is brought to you by GoGo squeeZ. When I only had a couple kids, I was pretty good at staying active and going on outings. Once my brood grew to four, it became increasingly difficult to maintain a lifestyle that involved outings. Or leaving the house. Between the potential meltdowns, the inevitable diaper blow-outs, and the mind-bogging difficulty of shuttling four kids across a parking lot with only two free hands, I settled into a routine of staying home unless I . . .
default stress, and the fleeting nature of gratitude
I'm going to reveal some not-so-flattering aspects of my personality in this post, so there is a little trepidation here . . . but maybe it will resonate with some of you. I have a really difficult time with managing my stress. Granted, I have a lot going on . . . I have several jobs and four kids, and finding the balance between those things can be difficult. It would be easy to blame my stress level on these things, but the truth I know about myself is that stress seems to be a . . .
if you love someone, set them free (a tale of three lizards)
One night last week, Mark and the boys were off at Boy Scouts, and I was home with the girls prepping for dinner. I went to rinse off some veggies in the sink, and as soon as the water came on, a lizard tried to scramble up the side of the sink. Being the calm and nondramatic person I am, I immediately jumped back and screamed bloody murder, which brought India and Karis running in to see what happened. They caught sight of the lizard and immediately starting screaming, too. Both of . . .
what I want you to know: overcoming childhood abandonment
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest post is by Elizabeth. When I was little, I longed for a ʺnormalʺ childhood. You know the kind = with 2 parents who sometimes fought, but you knew that they loved each other. The kind of life with siblings and . . .
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