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House Mix

Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

Tag: Mom humor

— Kids, Mom diary —

What not to say to a pregnant woman

April 7, 2015

I don’t really mind strangers commenting on my pregnancy, telling me they have X number of children or grandchildren. I don’t care if they would like to know the sex or ask how old my two boys are. In fact, most people only offer a nice smile, but it seems there are a few people who… Read More What not to say to a pregnant woman

— Mom diary —

Capt. Mom retires from Sleep Police

October 1, 2013
so happy my babies take naps at the same time

Oh the joy that lives in my heart! Adriano (almost 14 months) has decided he wants to go from two naps a day to one. This means he can now go to sleep at the same time as his older brother, Luca (2 years)! Let me tell you what this means to me, as I… Read More Capt. Mom retires from Sleep Police

— Mom diary —

How moms are like secret agents

August 20, 2013
how moms are like secret agents

We just watched the most recent Mission Impossible movie, and I found myself envious of the adventurous, adrenalin-pumping, fictional lives of the secret agents. Wearing disguises and jumping off buildings is compelling to a mom who spends most of her time in the house. In fact, I feel like adventure is basically the opposite of my… Read More How moms are like secret agents

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