Motherly Mayhem
The Croc debate
Crocs have been around for what 3 or 4 years now? I don't really ... | 0 comments ›› more ...
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Making 36 hours in a day a reality
As many of you working moms, or stay-at-home moms (and some dads too), know – you can never get everything done in a day. | 0 comments ›› more ...
The tales they tell
There is a hole in my wall in the basement and boy did I get an earful of how it “must have got there.” | 0 comments ›› more ...
No shirt, must fly
Normally the stories I relay to you lovely readers are of my older, 4-year-old son. Now that my other son, 20 months old, is breaking his way into the spotlight of our house here is some of the shenanigans he has been indulging in lately. | 0 comments ›› more ...
the "Dada" song
Haydin is 10 1/2 months old now and she is finally saying "mama". | 0 comments ›› more ...
“What? George Washington is dead?”
Taking in a little bit of history during the holiday celebrating our nation's independence, I took my two boys to Mount Vernon. It was a very interesting and educating trip for both my boys and I, but not in the way one would think. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Baby shower DOs and DON'Ts
You might remember I had my baby shower about a year ago. Haydin is 10 months old now so I've had plenty of time to reflect on all the wonderful gifts we received and think about the whole shower process. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Telling your side
So the other day I (Lynn) was running late at work and Mike, my husband, picked up the kids. Apparently, it was not a good day for my older son. He was in time out twice for fighting with another little boy (my understanding was that it was play fighting, ... | 0 comments ›› more ...
It's time to travel!
Haydin is almost 10 months old and soon she'll have a number of firsts! Her first family vacation, plane ride and trip to the beach are all coming up next week. I am so excited to introduce her to the ocean and sand! | 0 comments ›› more ...
Stuck in my head
It's sad when you're 25 and television show theme songs for toddlers are constantly stuck in your head. | 0 comments ›› more ...
OK, I take it back!
Well, it's official. Haydin is on the move! | 0 comments ›› more ...
The negotiator
One of the rules we have initiated in our household is that if you don't eat dinner, we are not going to argue or negotiate “how many bites?” | 0 comments ›› more ...
Moms, read this:
If you are a mom, or even a daughter, you might want to read this. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Technology is upon us
Lynn here. Long time no post, I know. I have been busy covering the world of Loudoun business and making numerous art projects out of cardboard with my four-year old son. | 0 comments ›› more ...
I love my Babyzilla
Don't let the pictures fool you! Haydin might look cute and innocent, but lately she has become a destroying machine. Her new name is "Babyzilla." | 0 comments ›› more ...
My first Mother's Day!
This year is my first Mother's Day! (Can you tell I am excited!?!) | 0 comments ›› more ...
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Goose?
I take pride in the fact that little 8-month-old Haydin is pretty brave. | 0 comments ›› more ...
When away, the boys will miss their mommy ... and get sick
Lynn here, just returning from a much needed vacation, and by vacation I mean a true vacation – just my husband and I. The boys had their own vacation at Grandmom and Pop-pop's house. | 0 comments ›› more ...
"Dada" vs. "Mama"
For anybody who has kids, you probably remember them saying "dada" before "mama." | 0 comments ›› more ...
Two more teeth
Haydin's front teeth are coming in! She already has the two on the bottom, and she's on her way to two more. | 0 comments ›› more ...
I love my Dyson!
Haydin is 7 months old and she's entering that stage where she's going to be spending more time on the floor. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Testing the water(shoes)
Normally I write about the interesting stories of my two boys who have taken over my life, but I have never mentioned that I am not only mother to two enthusiastic, and sometimes trying, boys but I am also aunt to ten nieces and nephews ranging in age ... | 0 comments ›› more ...
The ultimate plaything -- the TAG!
Six-month-old Haydin is crazy. Just as crazy as her momma!!! (OK probably not. Daddy is way too laid back for that... ) | 0 comments ›› more ...
Life interrupted
My family is a pretty laid back family. We don't really follow schedules. We don't really have structured play time. And we don't really follow 'rules.' | 0 comments ›› more ...
Carrots: these things need warning labels
I have recently come to learn that carrots are more than just a harmless vegetable. | 0 comments ›› more ...
My littlest Valentine
I'm always pretty good when it comes to giving gifts for anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. | 2 comments ›› more ...
Now they're laughing at me
Before I became a mother -- 5 months ago -- (it seems like it's been a lot longer than that!) I used to think a lot of moms were crazy. | 0 comments ›› more ...
They know exactly what to say
How is it no matter what is going on a child always know what to say, that is, they know what to say to get their way or to make you feel bad! | 2 comments ›› more ...
Icky, icky cereal
Baby Haydin has reached that milestone where she's finally ready for solid (well... actually MUSHY) food! | 1 comment ›› more ...
"We have to stop Santa from coming"
So, yes, it has been a long time since I have last posted, sorry for that but I have been busy, as we all have during this time of year. (It's Lynn by the way)So some stories from my life from the season ... | 0 comments ›› more ...
Mommy and daddy are ... SICK
COUGH, sneeze.... Yep, it's that time of the year! | 0 comments ›› more ...
They grow up too fast
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow. For babies grow up, we've learned to our sorrow | 1 comment ›› more ...
Some thoughts for the holidays
Liz here again. Since it's December (ALREADY!) I figured I should write a little bit about one of my favorite times of the year -- the Christmas season!!! | 0 comments ›› more ...
I am thankful
Every year when Thanksgiving rolls around, I begin to really think about the good things in life. | 0 comments ›› more ...
My little pumpkin
My little pumpkin is 9 weeks old today!!!! | 0 comments ›› more ...
This mommy is coming back to work!
Hey everyone it's Liz... I haven't written anything in awhile so I wanted to say hi and let you all know I'll be back in my post covering eastern Loudoun at the beginning of next month. | 1 comment ›› more ...
They catch on so quick
When I think of being a child, I remember having the notion that the world was a magical place. I remember thinking Tinkerbell always came to visit when my mom did the dishes (later to find out on a trip to Disney World that she wasn't just a sparkle on ... | 1 comment ›› more ...
I am a mommy!!!
I know I've been writing about "motherly mayhem" for months, but up until now I haven't really experienced it!!! | 4 comments ›› more ...
Send me some labor vibes!
Hey everyone, it's Liz... the very, very, very pregnant Liz! I am at 39 weeks now... | 2 comments ›› more ...
Superheros to the Rescue
My three-year-old son has been asked to be in a family wedding this weekend, and I told him that he can go as Batman. | 0 comments ›› more ...
Pregnant Barbie
Hey, it's Liz! Today someone called me "pregnant Barbie." | 3 comments ›› more ...
Who's the parent?
I know that each parent has their own parenting-style. There is no right or wrong, just different trial-and-error techniques that hopefully won’t completely mess up a child when they are older. | 2 comments ›› more ...
I crave ice cream!!
One of the best things about pregnancy is the fact that you can pretty much eat whatever you want and not feel guilty. | 2 comments ›› more ...
Skunks in the suburbs
The other night I went out on the town. I turned the switch from ‘Mommy’ to ‘carefree adult’. I put on a light blue summer dress, some heels and actually did my hair to go out to belated birthday dinner with ... | 3 comments ›› more ...
Belly Rubs
Now that I am in my eighth month of pregnancy, I guess it's pretty unavoidable that everyone can tell. | 0 comments ›› more ...
At-ti-tude
I am a little upset with those who coined the phrase 'terrible twos.' While they rightly named this wonderful time in a child's life, they also gave false hope to parents that the period of frustration, fits and fall-outs would only last approximately one year. What they failed to divulge ... | 2 comments ›› more ...
It's time for a baby shower!
So... I stayed up late last night emptying dozens of baby food jars into Tupperware containers and washing out the little glass jars in my sink. | 2 comments ›› more ...
Hi. I'm the crazy one
Buzz Lightyear jet pack; green, black and white striped dragon costume; pirate paraphernalia -- these are items that are part of my weekly attire. 'Why' you ask? I'm a mom. | 3 comments ›› more ...
Welcome to our mommy blog!!!
Hey guys, this is Liz checking in...I've got less than three months left!!!!! | 1 comment ›› more ...