Who Got Burned Worse?
Share the lies: So I have started a new little adventure. I’ve recently started following a hysterical blogger who calls herself Mama Kat , and once per week she puts up a list of writing prompts to give people like me a bit of a challenge to write about something a little bit outside of [...]
Ways I’m Failing
Share the lies: I’ve been pretty stressed for the last couple of weeks, and driving myself crazy. You see, Charlie has been having some issues asserting himself at school. Another kid in his class has started taking toys out of Charlie’s hands, and now its a fight to get him to go to school everyday. [...]
Anatomy of a Day Off.
Share the lies: Hooray! Woot! Woot! Day off of school! Awesome! Party Time. Stop. I’ve crossed over. Days off now suck. If both parents work, chances are one or both won’t have a day like Presidents Day off there’s a furious rush to figure out temporary child care. Good times. If you are lucky enough [...]
NiNi Spergelini Guitar-ific! – Book Review
Share the lies: I received this book in the mail last Wednesday from author Heather Spergel, and the kids love it so much I think I may have memorized it already. In five days people, FIVE DAYS! And this isn’t one of those kids books that has ten words per page, it’s an actual [...]
Looking for Something to do This Weekend? Go Bananas!
Share the lies: Go Bananas offers Chicagoland’s most affordable, safe, clean, indoor family fun. Ride on our 6 kid sized rides. Climb on our four level climbing maze. Win prize tickets redeemable for great toys. Enjoy fresh, hot pizza, wings and much more in our dinner. And of course experience KIDS FAVORITE BIRTHDAY PARTIES in [...]
A Love to Last a Lifetime.
Share the lies: Basking in the afterglow of Valentines Day, I thought you all might be up for another love story. A love story that began, yesterday. Ahh, yes brand new love. So exciting! So fresh! A love story that starts on Valentine’s Day, it’s got to be fate. A love that will last forever. [...]
For My Valentine
Share the lies: Roses are Red. Violets are Blue. If you really love me, You’ll take the children with you. I don’t need perfume, Fancy jewelry, candy, Or even a new car. I just want the children To be where ever you are. It’s not that I don’t love you all dearly. I do very [...]
Sippy Cup Rage! – Guest Post!
Share the lies: Hey everyone! Today’s post is from Julie. We haven’t heard from little ole Julie in a while. I guess there’s something about having a full time job, and three kids in less than a year that is keeping her busy. Enjoy! As a somewhat seasoned parent, I find that I have a [...]
To My Children’s Future Therapists
Share the lies: Since I assume Nick and I will be paying for the future therapy of Charlie and Tilly, I thought it would save some time and money if the children had a nice, neat printable version of how unfair their lives were as children. I’ll add to it as they grow. Here are [...]
The Mystery of the Vanishing Underpants.
Share the lies: How? How? How? Can someone please tell me how kids lose crap without moving? This makes absolutely no sense to me. Here’s the scene: It’s Thursday night and I am sitting on Tilly’s floor helping her put on her jammie’s. Me: Charlie, could you put on your jammie’s please? They are right [...]











