Tag: family humor
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The Weekend Paradox of Parenting: A Lighthearted Look
Get Pregnant Fast As I step out of the shower on a Sunday morning—the rare 15 minutes of solitude I managed to grab—I can’t help but chuckle as I glance back at my bathtub. “Until next weekend,” I whisper, blowing it a playful kiss. No, I’m not losing my mind—just a mom trying to find…
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10 ’80s Songs That Perfectly Capture Life With a 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Whether you’re an unexpected parent like me, starting your family later in life, or just reminiscing about the joys of parenting a three-year-old, you know the wild ride it can be: exhausting yet hilarious. As a proud child of the ’80s—I was just a pre-teen when MTV debuted with “Video Killed the…
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39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner
Get Pregnant Fast If you have a picky eater at home, you’re not alone! While my daughter is quite adventurous with food, my 4-year-old son presents a new excuse every evening to avoid eating dinner. It’s as if he’s a true artist in the realm of dining refusals. Here are 39 of the most creative…
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A Heartfelt Request to My Kids: Just One Simple Vegetable, Please
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Max and Lily, I know it might feel a bit overwhelming, so I’m framing this as a question instead of a demand—or a bribe for a sweet treat, which it secretly is. So, here it is again, kindly but firmly: Could you please eat just one vegetable? I get it; your…
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Here’s Some Proof That Glitter Can Be a Parent’s Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, parents, let’s talk about messes. When it comes to the absolute worst clean-up, you might think of diaper disasters or fruit vomit. But no, the true terror lies in glitter. As a wise comedian once quipped, glitter is the herpes of the crafting world, and it seems to haunt every parent’s…
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12 Lessons My Threenager Needs to CTFD About
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenting a “threenager.” My youngest, Max, has been quite the character lately. After sailing through the terrible twos, I thought I had dodged a bullet. But as he approaches three and three-quarters, it seems a switch has flipped. The volume of his opinions and the intensity of his…
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10 Reasons Parenting Feels Like College Life
Nudity Everywhere. Just like in college dorms, nudity is a common sight. Whether it’s you, in the midst of breastfeeding with no concern for onlookers, or your toddler blissfully running around sans clothes, it’s a nudity free-for-all! Bathroom Lines Are Eternal. Remember those late-night parties where you stood in line for the bathroom, wondering what…