Why do other parents say so much discouraging crap to new moms and dads? I thought the misery-disguised-as-advice was rampant when I was still pregnant, but I had no idea what was to come once I popped those suckers out. These Debbie Downers were oh-so-uplifting when I was busy attempting to gestate while puking so much I thought I would upchuck… Read more »
As a continuation to Tuesday’s post on awesome mommy fails, here are a few more that have happened in the last few weeks. My Dogs Ate Two Bibs So it turns out that my dogs like to help “clean up” after the boys’ meals, which is totally understandable when you look at the smorgasboard that is the floor, the high… Read more »
I have been on a roll lately. In the last several weeks, I have had so many parenting fails that it’s hard to keep track. Fortunately, they’re pretty much universally hilarious–mostly because they make me look incredibly stupid without causing any real damage to anyone, so I guess that’s the upside. Here’s a partial list. My Baby Licked the Toilet… Read more »
After much prodding from our pediatrician and several near-misses where one or both children grabbed our plate / food / fork / food and nearly sent same careening across the table or to the floor, we have finally started Miles and Emmett on “solid foods.” In actuality it’s a combination of baby led weaning (people food that the babies feed… Read more »
Yesterday I was plugging away at my desk as usual when I heard a not-uncommon commotion from the living room. SuperSitter was scolding our 110-lb bullmastiff, Ty, which generally means he was either trying to get on the furniture or being a little too licky with the sippy cups. But then I heard her say, “Ty, NO!” and moments later… Read more »