PAPA DON’T PREACH: 6,047 DAYS

Momma and I differ widely on our hopes for the little one’s growth rate. Like most mom’s, she celebrates each milestone happily, but also with a frown followed by “She’s growing up so fast.” I, on the … [Continue reading]

A THOUSAND WORDS

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AND THE WINNER IS…

After 2 ½ weeks, 11 posts and 66 comments,  Motherhood on the Rocks has had more than 1,000 views and was recently named Cheap Sally’s Blog of the Week. I'd like to thank everyone for their support, … [Continue reading]

IT’S COMING…

February 2, marks the 127th annual Groundhog Day. In case you've been living under a rock your entire life, Groundhog Day is when the world famous Punxsutawney Phil (that's him above), gets yanked out … [Continue reading]

SANITY SAVERS: FINDING THE 25TH HOUR

Last week, I shared smartphone apps that help you save cash. I'll be leapfrogging those money saving ideas with tips to help you find a little extra time in your day. Because let's face it, until the … [Continue reading]

I Owe My Mother an Apology

I sat there in the tiny doctor’s office waiting patiently for the pediatrician to finish telling me about the shots fussy butts would be getting and going over her suggestions for safety and … [Continue reading]

SANITY SAVERS: BEST MONEY-SAVING APPS (PART ONE)

They say money can't buy happiness. While on some level this is true, I have to respectfully disagree. After all, if you don’t have money struggles, you have a lot less worries and much more … [Continue reading]

PAPA DON’T PREACH: IS PARENTING THE MOST DANGEROUS JOB IN THE WORLD?

They say farming is the most dangerous profession in the world, and there are probably statistics to back that claim up, but I disagree. I’d be willing to bet that if you took a hard look at the … [Continue reading]

WHY WE ALMOST NAMED HER “BABY GIRL”

Many parents, when deciding on a baby name, take the whole nine months to come up with a moniker that will serve the child well, as both a youngster and an adult. And then there are those that ... umm … [Continue reading]

MY DAUGHTER, THE ADDICT

Lately it’s been impossible to do anything without a little shadow. I can’t remember the last time I could walk out of the room without screaming, tiny footsteps racing after me. Heaven forbid I … [Continue reading]