By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I love hanging out with my kids. Just the other day I came home exhausted from work and my little guy (3-years-old) asked me if I wanted to have a tickle party. How could I refuse? We giggled and laughed for 45 minutes. It was the best part of my day. … More Hanging Out
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Every so often I write a letter to one of my boys – my charming first-born son, my enchanting second-born son or my endearing, loving husband. I keep a journal next to my bed and write them letters that I’m not sure they will ever read. A dear friend of mine … More Journal
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Poop. It’s what everyone’s talking about in my house these days. I think that once you become a parent, talking about bowel movements and urination become everyday topics that you share with anyone else who is a parent. Most likely they won’t get weirded out by it. I remember when my … More Potty Training
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill There’s nothing like a kid who can buckle his own seat belt. Two years ago when I had an infant and a toddler, leaving the house was a project. The diaper bag was full of diapers, wipes, diaper cream, changes of clothes (because you knew the baby would inevitably poop through … More Independence
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Christmas carols are a good time. When I was in second grade, I was alone in the bathroom at school ( or so I thought) and belted out “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” like it was my job. I really only knew the chorus, but man did I rock out … More Bathroom Caroling
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I love Christmas Cards. I love getting them. I love creating them. I get giddy sometimes opening cards, especially when they are picture cards. Seeing other people’s kids, families, dogs, whatever brings me joy. I line my kitchen cabinets with the faces of friends and family so I can enjoy them … More Christmas Cards
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Ahhhh November. The month where people post reasons why they are “thankful” each day. Well, I could go on and on listing reasons why I am thankful, but they all seem to revolve around one thing…. My husband. I’m thankful that I let him turn my chair around one night and … More Thankful
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill I experienced angst when my son entered Kindergarten this Fall, but I never thought it would be because he was riding the bus. Just a few days into riding the school bus for the first time, JP told us that he had gotten punched in the stomach …. twice … in … More Learning to Defend Yourself
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Being a parent on Halloween is so very different than not being a parent on Halloween. Before kids, we would go to Halloween parties, dress up, consume adult beverages, and take turns getting up to answer the door to hand out candy. After kids, it’s so much better ….. well, excluding … More Enjoying Halloween With Kids
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