Tag: Siblings

The Difference Between Boys and Girls

The Difference Between Boys and Girls

What are little boys made of? Snakes and snails And puppy-dogs' tails That's what little boys are made of.   What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice And everything...
I'm Spoiling My Kid for Christmas

I’m Spoiling My Kid for Christmas

It’s Christmas morning, 1997. Not a creature is stirring – except for my younger brother and sister, who’ve crept into my room to whisper...

Life in 2nd Place: A Letter of Apology to My Second...

Hey Kiddo, It's hard to believe you're turning three this month, albeit with decidedly less fanfare than your older brother's over the top third birthday...
Team Strong Brotherhood

Team Strong Brotherhood

How many times have you threatened to pull the car over if one of your kids touches another one? If you are anything like...

FRIENDS FOR LIFE: Nurturing Sibling Relationships

My husband and I have three precious (but HUMAN) daughters. Our house is constantly abuzz with the sounds of siblings. Sometimes our ears are...

How to Rock your Twins’ Birthday

I wanted twins my whole life. When I was little girl playing house, I always pretended to be a mommy of twins. Apparently I...

Small Space, Lots of Kids

I have children who go wide-eyed when we visit people at their houses. These homes usually have so much space! Everyone has their own bedroom!...

Third Time…Maybe Not a Charm

Does there really need to be another baby here? I want to have a third baby. I WANT to have a third baby, people. It's taken me...

Driving Me Crazy: The Many Jobs of a Mom Behind the...

I was warned about how much driving I would do as a stay-at-home mom. I see the vans with the Mom Taxi bumper sticker...