A few weeks ago at school pick-up, my son's teacher remarked that he was showing signs of potty training.
I should have been ecstatic.
Instead, I responded:
"Oh."
My toddler has turned the corner between 2.5 and 3, so it's not like the...
The dads I know give midnight feedings. The dads I know play hours of peekaboo. The dads I know cut every meal into tiny toddler bites. The dads I know change diapers.
I'll never forget the first time my husband and...
I think my husband is a grizzly bear. And I'm not just talking about his snoring or the way he hibernates in his man cave for what seems like days on end. I'm talking about heat retention.
You can see...
First birthdays are important and momentous. It's the ending of the baby phrase and the beginning of toddlerhood. It's the time where major milestones start —first steps, first words and a first introduction to dramatic tantrums — as well...
This afternoon, I lifted weights. While my toddler crawled all over me, making adorably cute "wee-oooh wee-ooh" noises as he drove his toy ambulance across my struggling-to-complete-a-thirty-second-plank torso. Then, I followed up my workout with a brownie.
Now, that's what...
Hey, moms. Guess what? It's not only old men who have heart problems. Actually, heart disease is the #1 killer of women! Seriously, I kid you not. You know what else? One of a woman's most vulnerable times for...
I've always loved planning and hosting parties, and themed parties bring an extra level of enjoyment. Last year I hosted a Valentine's Day party for the 2 and 3 year olds in one of my mom's groups. At that...
When we started our son Jona on solid foods, he devoured absolutely everything. I thought, in the smugness that only a first-time mom could possess, he’d just be one of those kids that wasn’t picky. Well, soon after his...
Let’s be real for a second. Husbands are great. We need them as our companions, partners and Netflix-watching comrades. Moms, sisters, aunts, mothers-in-law, they are all invaluable resources and sounding boards. Coworkers can be like extended family. But girlfriends,...
Javan and Tiras,
I love you, and I’m sorry.
Foster care, like parenting or driving a car, is one of those experiences that can’t really be understood until you’re doing it. Months of classes, home visits, and conversations with other foster...
Ah winter, that great time of year when we get to bust out the boots and sweaters and hats and scarves. Winter used to be my favorite time of year. But since my kids joined our family, I’ve decided...
It's difficult to quietly exit the house and leave your kids while they're sleeping. Without saying "good morning," "goodbye" or without receiving those giant running bear hugs. I sat in the dark car and looked down at the heart drawn on my...
When I had my first child, I was working in the marketing department of a large corporation. The job was fine, but it certainly wasn't anything I was super passionate about. However, my husband had just started his own...
We go to church. Sometimes. Our church isn't traditional; there are no shiny pews to slide down or hymn books to flip through. There is a coffee bar in the lobby and "jeans are fine" policy, the latter of...
Everyone, it's time to come out of the closet. We are living in the age of wearable technology, Amazon drones and self-driving cars.
So, hello. My name is Brie. I have internet friends, and I'm not ashamed anymore.
I sometimes call...
Your Guide To KC
Kansas City Cheer Programs
If you have a child interested in cheer you might be wondering where to start. Tumbling classes? Recreational or competitive programs? Seasonal cheering at...
