Grandparents Near and Far
My dad recently came to stay for a few days. On the first morning of his visit, my middle son (who is 2 years old) came downstairs to wake us...
Disney+, My New Favorite Streaming Service
Jessica tells us why Disney+ is her new favorite streaming service....
To Santa or Not To Santa?
I was caught off guard when my son directed one of his many specific and well-thought-out questions towards the idea of Santa. I suddenly realized that this might be it....
Thanksgiving Needs Chocolate
I enjoy making food, and I enjoy eating food. Here's my dirty little secret, though: I really don't care for Thanksgiving food....
There’s a New Dirty Word in Our House
Hurry. That's it, that's the word that I can't say. This is the most counterproductive word in my house....
Dancing to Our Own Beat
The music our children have grown up on isn’t always “school appropriate,” so to speak. We’ve had really important conversations about how artists write lyrics as a form of personal...
I’m Not Making Peace With Mortality
by Molly Grimm
I've noticed that since becoming a parent, I've become a lot more dependent on my own for their advice, encouragement, camaraderie, and support....
9-1-1! All Friends on Board!
Sit in the quiet, hold her hand, cry with her, and let her just be. Don't offer advice or anecdotes. Just offer your time, love, and friendship....
Home for The Holidays
The first year he worked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was our son Charlie's first Christmas. He missed egg bake that year. He didn't help me unwrap the INSANE amount...
{SOLD OUT} Cookies with Santa: Tickets on Sale Now!
Ho ho ho! ?? We're back with our 3rd annual event with Santa on Sunday, December 1st! Featuring #rochmn's FAVORITE Santa (yep, THAT magical Santa), this popular family-friendly holiday event...