Tag Archives: parenting

Swaddle Me?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by joey

I was over at Aussa’s a while ago, reading the ongoing story of the hovel baby, and her question about preparing for babies made me realize that for me, that question is a prompt. I have mentioned before, I didn’t know A THING … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged mommies, neurotic, parenting | 16 Comments

“WHERE’S THE BABY?!?”

Posted on February 2, 2014 by joey

It all started with a trip to the mall. One of the things mothers of many hafta do is take them to a mall. It’s not that we want to go to a mall, (at least, I never do) it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged anxiety disorder, Bubba, kids, Moo, parenting, Sassy, Sissy | 19 Comments

Because I’m the Teacher

Posted on January 16, 2014 by joey

My husband went back to school this week. There is a vast chasm between knowledge and teaching. I am a natural teacher. On top of that, I am a trained teacher. Helping with homework is my gig. I am the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Bubba, college, Moo, parenting, Sassy, Sissy, teaching, The Mister | 19 Comments

Why Parents Can’t Have Nice Things

Posted on September 27, 2013 by joey

The Mister and I enjoyed a plate of chocolate chip cookies for breakfast. There are four left. They are the crunchy-edged, undesirable cookies. We’ll let the girls eat those when they get home from school BECAUSE THEY ARE WHY WE … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged family, happiness, home, kids, large family, money, parenting, rant, The Mister | 7 Comments

Every Birth is a Miracle; The Pregnancy, Not So Much

Posted on February 22, 2013 by joey

I have a few pregnant friends right now. It makes me happy. That I’m not pregnant. I’m happy for them. I’m even excited at times. But I’m glad it’s behind me. *knocks wood* It took us three years to achieve … Continue reading →