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Thanks for the Memories...
Every year, I make a Family Yearbook with all of our photos from the year. I’ve done it since we got married 8 years ago and I put almost...
Mer
Feb 1, 20211 min read


Crisis Schooling...
I am SO proud of this kid! The #firstgrader was moved back to remote learning yesterday. He was anxious and scared to be on the computer...
Mer
Nov 17, 20201 min read


Remind Me Again...
Nothing is sweeter than how a child wakes up singing. A short time ago, the #threenager sprung out of bed and hopped downstairs, joyfully...
Mer
Nov 8, 20201 min read


#hitbyatruck Updates...
Morning loves from #bobbycat! I’ve had a lot of messages asking for accident updates. It’s been almost six weeks since I was...
Mer
Sep 21, 20203 min read


Adventures of Mer & Er...
Today, on The Adventures of Mer & Er: Erin-Says washed my hair as per usual, I tried to find a flattering angle for sink selfies and...
Mer
Sep 11, 20201 min read


When The Chips Are Down...
I have always tried to be a good friend. It took me a long time to stop giving too much of myself to people who weren’t doing the same...
Mer
Aug 20, 20202 min read


I'm Still Here...
One of the many, many pictures taken to document my injuries each day. Much of my body looks like my right arm. I’m a mess. And I’m...
Mer
Aug 16, 20201 min read


Wear Your Seatbelts...
Wear your seatbelts, friends. This morning I was hit head-on by an impaired driver while going 40 MPH; I don’t know how fast he was...
Mer
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Unrealistic Cinema...
Why doesn’t anyone get cat hair in their mouth during sex scenes in movies? And where are the kids, who should have been asleep two hours...
Mer
Jul 19, 20201 min read


Spring Has Sprung...
Serious question: am I just getting ready to make a snack for the bunnies in my yard? I’m putting them in pots and plan on doing...
Mer
Apr 30, 20201 min read


Just Breathe...
I woke up anxious this morning. Normally, Hubby wakes up with the #threenager and gets him breakfast while I try to squeeze in a little...
Mer
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Hold My Hand, Baby...
I had a really, really hard day yesterday. My eyes are swollen from crying and I’m down today. I’m doing my best to hold it together but...
Mer
Feb 29, 20201 min read


Whoopsie...
Soooo, I’ve been sick since last night and Daddy is handling mostly everything because he’s awesome. I wish my kids hadn’t been playing...
Mer
Feb 13, 20201 min read
Mama Down...
As I sat on the edge of my bathtub last night sobbing - surrounded by kids’ toys and used washcloths and eczema lotion - it hit me just...
Mer
Jan 21, 20202 min read


Well What Did You Expect?
Oh, I’m certain my child would not have edited himself Also, the teacher who made this is obviously looking for a little trouble here. I...
Mer
Nov 18, 20191 min read


Trick or Treat...
“Trick or Treat, smell my feet!” - my toddler, 637 times practicing before going out. “Trick or Treat, smell my butt!” - my toddler, the...
Mer
Oct 30, 20191 min read
What In The Crime Scene Is Happening...
My husband is working nights right now. He had to work Sunday night, so I kept the kids busy and quiet all day so he could sleep before...
Mer
Oct 7, 20191 min read


Fish Fatalities...
Fuuuuuuck me. That’s an entire bottle of fish food. A big bottle. I hate toddlers. #goodmorning #iknewitwastooquiet Update: As of 4pm...
Mer
Sep 4, 20191 min read


Wanted: Quick & Easy....Lunches.
My oldest started kindergarten this week. As a new Kindie mom who has never packed a lunch before, I was in a bit of a panic...
Mer
Aug 15, 20192 min read


Old Friends New Again...
I had lunch with an old friend today. I mean, she isn’t old, but we grew up together and now we’re both married with kids, so I guess...
Mer
Jul 30, 20192 min read
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