Because neither one is for the faint of heart… 1. People say inappropriate things to you “You know how that happens, right?” Nope. Please do enlighten me. 2. You spend weeks trying to hide a really big secret Nothing to see here. Just suddenly wearing lots of scarves and drapey cardigans and sweaters in 80 degree … More 7 Ways Pregnancy is Like Survivor
Your costume had to fit over a snowsuit Those boots in my hubby’s costume above? Yeah, those are Sorrel snow boots. 2. Houses were far apart and yards were big, so you had to work hard for each piece of candy It was like 0.9 miles per mini Snickers. You basically had to eat all … More 10 Signs You’ve Celebrated Halloween in the Rural Midwest
Trying to get a shower in without letting your kids destroy the house? Here are a few quick, easy ways to keep your littles busy and pass a few moments’ time. 1. Bake something As a bonus, at the end of your activity there will be cupcaaaaaakes… 2. Come up with a secret handshake This … More 5 Quick Ways to Occupy a Preschooler
Is your significant other a nerd? Are you a nerd? My husband and I basically compete every day for the title of Our Home’s Biggest Nerd. Usually he wins. Sometimes, I do. 🤓 When all they want on this earth is the library The Beast gifted to Belle 2. When they nerd out on an area … More 10 Signs You Might Have Married a Nerd
Because dinnertime shouldn’t be battle time. … More 5 Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater
Because the awesomest, craziest week in ministry and trying to bake 150 cream puffs in two hours actually have a lot in common. … More 10 Ways Vacation Bible School is Like The Great British Bake Off
Except, you know, harder. Everything is dirty all the time. Everything. All the time. 2. You’re involved in lots of physical challenges Excuse me, how do people get a 25-pound toddler into shoes he doesn’t want to wear?! 3. There are days you definitely want to vote people off the island If you tell me the dinner that I … More 10 Ways Being a Parent is like Being on Survivor
When the coffee pot breaks and you don’t have time to stop for any on the way to work. I’m a big girl. I can handle this. I am… I am a shell of myself.
When someone tries to offer my kid a third donut. Kidding. Sort of. Mostly. Just please don’t. #toomuchsugarturnshimintoatrex
Husband: I thought maybe you needed a girls’ night out. Me:
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