Category Archives: parenting

Dysfunctional Mother’s Day Cards

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

Ah Mother’s Day—a special day set aside just for us, and the women who ruined us. Mom—wait, where are you going? You know I’m just kidding, right? (*cough cough cough*) Sorry. I didn’t mean to wheeze on your St. John … Continue reading →

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Lice to meet you!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

They say God never gives us more than we can handle. And I truly believe that. Which is why I am not the least bit surprised that I had 13.5 years of motherhood under my belt before head lice was … Continue reading →

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How To Ruin Your Kids’ Spring Break

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

Join me In The Powder Room today to hear the story behind this photo: It’s either kind of awesome, or just one more reason why my children will clock many hours of therapy someday. Probably a combo of both…

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An open letter to the rude stage mother I encountered yesterday

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve struggled with my frustration toward “Helicopter Moms” for years, much to my dismay. Because really, I don’t want to care so much about how or why people do what they do. I want to be a “live and let … Continue reading →

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OMG. What have I done?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

There is only one thing worse than accidentally giving your child a bad haircut…     …and that is paying someone else to give your child a bad haircut.     Shhhh. Don’t say a word. I already know. Believe … Continue reading →

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“Mommy, how did I get out of your tummy?”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve told you before that our dinner conversations tend to be pretty, uh…colorful, much to my sweet husband’s dismay. Well, we had another doozy this week. This was one of those moments when you wish you had a video camera … Continue reading →

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