Tag: humor
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20 Reasons Why This Mom Is Opting for a Cozy Night In
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest, my 30s are a far cry from the thrill of my 20s. Sure, every day with kids brings a different kind of excitement—usually sticky! While my younger self might have reveled in a spontaneous mountain biking adventure after work, last week’s highlight was dashing after a potty-training toddler, hoping…
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Yes, I Enjoy a Drink in Front of My Kids—And I Stand by That
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Let me be perfectly clear: my children are often the reason I reach for a drink, and that’s why I feel completely justified in enjoying a glass in their presence. Honestly, my trusty box of wine might just be the secret to keeping our family sane! I don’t judge fellow parents…
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What Would Julia Roberts Do?
Menu Parenting What Would Julia Roberts Do? Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 27, 2014 Originally Published: September 4, 2012 Parenting is a challenging endeavor. It ebbs and flows. It can be misleading. Just when you think you have a solid handle on it, it slips away, turning into nothing but dust in your hands. It…
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20 Reasons Why Being Five and a Half is Simply Awesome
Get Pregnant Fast Five and a half is a magical age, teetering between the innocence of toddlerhood and the burgeoning independence of pre-teens. At this age, childhood is in full swing, as training wheels fade away, baby teeth make their exit, and those delightful little quirks emerge. Here are 20 reasons why five and a…
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I Can Describe Myself Just Fine—With Wine Labels!
Get Pregnant Fast You know, I don’t really need a personality quiz to explain who I am; I can simply turn to wine labels! There’s something fascinating about reading those descriptions. While I may not have the refined palate of a sommelier to pick apart the notes of licorice or the hints of mint they…
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An Open Letter to the Creator of Stick Figure Family Car Decals
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Creator of Stick Figure Family Car Decals, At any stoplight, I find myself inundated with the details of the lives of the drivers around me. The person in front of me, for instance, spends summers in the Hamptons, adores her Goldendoodle, has a child excelling at Meadowlark Academy, and is proudly…
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This 110-Year-Old Woman Who Couldn’t Care Less About Her Birthday Is Us All
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever found yourself wondering at what age you’ll finally stop pretending to care about the expectations of others? For one remarkable woman, that age is a solid 110. Recently, she took a moment to share her candid thoughts during an interview on a local morning show in Spokane, WA, and…
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Dear Kids: Please Stay Out of My… Everything
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, children. They truly are a blessing, aren’t they? Remember the days before you graced our lives? Back when we could just stroll into a store, pick out the finest items, and return home to find them exactly where we left them? Those were the days! Now, it feels like a tornado…
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The Weekly Round-Up: Tomboys, Crowns, Teen Drivers, and Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever wondered why stepping on LEGOs feels like a mini tragedy, you’re not alone. The Science of Why Stepping on LEGOs Makes You Want to Die breaks it down for you. Did you know that you could pile up to 375,000 LEGO bricks before one would even crack? That’s right!…
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20 Things That Are Easier Than Raising Teens
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone claims that parenting is the most challenging yet fulfilling endeavor you’ll ever undertake. Each phase presents its own set of challenges, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, everything shifts dramatically. One day, you wake up to find that your little ones have transformed into teenagers, and…