Tag Archives: bad but fun parenting

I’m learning to love and/or fear my Elf.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

The Elf on the Shelf. You either love it or you hate it. I’m not sure where I fit on that spectrum yet. My kids pestered me for one of these things for YEARS and I said no, no way, … Continue reading →

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The Space in Between

Posted on March 31, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

So yeah, I totally agree with you. The way I anal-retentively carve and lovingly salt-water-bathe apple slices for my children every day is borderline insanity at its finest. But lest you think I’m that conscientious about all my mothering tasks, … Continue reading →

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