All the First Day Feels
I always seem to surprise myself.
Today is the day we’ve been thinking about all summer; the first day of 1st grade. My emotions have gone from excitement, to worry, back […]
I’m Done Having Babies and It’s Okay
The question of “when are you going to have kids?” started literally days after getting married.
The husband and I knew we were going to wait a bit, but it appeared […]
The Negativity Needs to Go Away
Like most days recently, I started my day off judging how my stomach didn’t shrink as much as I had hoped it would after a night of sleeping. Is it […]
Yes, I Bribed My Kid Today
It’s true.
Today is a Monday, and to make matters worse, it’s a Monday after a long family vacation. No one wanted to wake up, including the 3 year old who […]
The Radio Is No Longer Safe for Little Ears
I have always (and will always) love singing along with the radio.
Anyone who knows me (or has ever ridden in the car with me) knows I like to just belt […]
Age Three Is NO Joke
Turns out the “terrible twos” are a walk in the park compared to the wonderful age of three.
I’ve often heard children of this age referred to as “threenagers” or as […]
My Kids Act Nuts Around Our Neighbors
Can someone tell me why my kids seem to lose their minds around other families; especially neighbors?
It’s the strangest thing and I honestly cannot seem to figure this out.
My kids […]
Mom Guilt: Sunscreen addition
Look, there are more than enough things to feel guilty about as a mom: yelling at your kids, not buying them the entire toy aisle, forgetting it’s crazy sock day […]
Customer Service 101, Doctors Edition
You know what really ruffles my feathers?!
When I am at a doctor’s (usually a specialist’s office), with my children in tow and we receive terrible customer service. Nothing irks me […]
On the Eve of your Last Day of Kindergarten
I seem to be on a bit of an emotional roller coaster.
First of all, how can you already be ready for full day school?
Wasn’t it just yesterday I was bringing […]
It Was So Much Easier Being a Nanny
I had been working in a high stress hotel sales job for a few years when I decided to make a drastic life change. I was a newlywed living in […]
Mom Guilt Always Seems to Rear Its Ugly Head
Mom Guilt. If you are a mom, you get this.
It doesn’t matter if your child is a newborn or a grown adult; it appears once you become a mom.
It’s a […]
Things I Want For Mother’s Day
Another Mother’s Day is upon us.
It’s our once a year, time to hear how great we are doing as moms day. Usually, I would like to spend part of today […]
She’s A Strong-Willed Girl
This girl.
She’s a self proclaimed tomboy who thinks she’s a dare devil. Thank goodness her stunts are limited to playground equipment and sidewalks for now. I still cringe when she […]
Who Knew Pants Could Ruin Someone’s Day?
I’m determined not to let my daughter’s pants ruin my day.
Yes, you did just read that. Who knew a pair of pants could cause such drama?! Well, let me tell […]
Who Knew Showering Would Be So Stressful?
I remember the good old days when I could just hop in the shower, maybe sing a song or two while getting clean. It was so relaxing back in the […]
Things We Do As Parents Just to Get By
I had an idea of what kind of a parent I would be pre-children.
There was an image in my mind of how family life would go. I never thought I’d […]
Give it a Rest Trolls
I’ve had it with people judging other moms’ choices about how to parent their kids.
It’s one thing for a family member or a close friend to say something, although this […]
Not Another Misleading Photo
See the photo above? Besides the terrible angle, always angle down, it’s a pretty cute shot. The husband snapped this photo at the annual Tons of Trucks event through the […]
Happy Anniversary, Fenced In Momma!
Happy first anniversary to FencedInMomma.com! Looks like I need to by myself something with a paper theme to document this occasion; why paper for the first year anyways? I feel […]
Dating to Make Mom Friends
I used to think how lucky I was that I met my husband in college. I never really had to go on dates in the “real world.” I got to […]
Raising Kids to Not Be Annoying Makes Me Annoying
Lately I’ve been noticing how annoying I have become. It wasn’t too long ago when I had to only repeat myself a few times in order for my kids to actually […]
Easter Is Not Christmas
Here’s the deal: Easter is not Christmas.
There is no “Easter Tree” to put presents under and there definitely are not “Easter Eve” traditions we must follow. All religious beliefs aside, […]
I’m a Terrible Mom After Midnight
Drastic times call for drastic measures.
The husband and I are at our wits-end. This past week, the daughter has started a new nightly routine that is unnerving to say the […]
Let Kids Be Comfortable Being Themselves
As hard as it might be, I’m trying to let my kids be whoever they want to be.
I am a mom to two very different kids. My 6 year old […]