Parenthood Uncorked

Take a deep dive into Jill's family life. Jill's blog, Parenthood Uncorked, began as a way for her to vent during Covid when she and her husband found themselves in lockdown with five kids to entertain, home school, and provide a constant stream of snacks.

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Lost and Found

Why is it that kids always seem to lose something they suddenly can’t sleep without just before bedtime?

Jill Meyer

Jul 7, 20203 min read

Satisfaction

The other day, James came up from the basement smiling to himself, holding a new box of aluminum foil. "A fresh roll!" he marveled...

Jill Meyer

Jul 5, 20203 min read

Fourth of July Sell Out

Happy Fourth Everyone!

Jill Meyer

Jul 4, 20202 min read

Friday Funnies

Have you ever forgotten your mask? It's like forgetting your wallet. You can't shop without it. At least not in Massachusetts.

Jill Meyer

Jul 3, 20203 min read

There Are No Stupid Questions

I almost forgot...we are now officially into the second half of 2020. I jumped the gun last month when James pointed out my big faux pas

Jill Meyer

Jul 2, 20203 min read

WTF Wednesday

Given the fact that several hundred times a day, I mutter or think WTF in response to a situation, I thought I'd dedicate a weekly tribute

Jill Meyer

Jul 1, 20203 min read

Tradition with a Twist

No one can really argue with the fact we've all been dealt a bunch of sour lemons this year. And this summer, we can't even make lemonade

Jill Meyer

Jun 30, 20203 min read

Remember the Alamo

Nana’s take on forts. I agree. But still so annoying!!!

Jill Meyer

Jun 28, 20202 min read

One Hundred

This is my 100th blog post. I started writing at the very beginning of quarantine, my goal being to share what I knew would be utter chaos

Jill Meyer

Jun 27, 20202 min read

Friday Funnies

Have you ever tried to get the hair off a Lego person's head?

Jill Meyer

Jun 26, 20203 min read

Suck it Up, Buttercup

I am so sick of giving positive reinforcement. Eleanor I like how you asked Cynthia before you just took the Hatchamal...

Jill Meyer

Jun 25, 20203 min read

Hi Princess!

Every time I see a parent struggling with a child in public, I want to help. I never do because I've been there...

Jill Meyer

Jun 24, 20204 min read

The Summer of Change

Finally, the day we've all been counting down to since mid-March. Retirement.

Jill Meyer

Jun 23, 20203 min read

Ode to James

It is a common clichéd theory that women often choose husbands much like their own father. This statistic does not apply to me.

Jill Meyer

Jun 21, 20204 min read

Miracles at the Meyers

I'd like to raise a glass today to celebrate two milestones: 1. Kaleb ate a fruit, and 2. We now have a live-in babysitter, aka, Abigail.

Jill Meyer

Jun 20, 20203 min read

When Harry Met Sally

You may remember the Sally's from a post last week (may they rest in peace). Well, we now have Harry's, but they are not live beings.

Jill Meyer

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Clothes Hoarder

Remember that shop, Britches Great Outdoors? It was a chain store in the mall selling primarily men's preppy/outdoorsy clothing in the 80's

Jill Meyer

Jun 18, 20204 min read

In Her Shoes

I've always been fascinated with subjects like birth order, nature versus nature, and family dynamics that shape us as humans.

Jill Meyer

Jun 17, 20204 min read

WTF

I've had so many WTF moments these past few days, I thought I would dedicate an entire post to those three letters.

Jill Meyer

Jun 16, 20202 min read

Never Refuse a Breath Mint

This is going to be brief and I’ll tell you why. Nana babysat while we WENT OUT TO EAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE MONTHS.

Jill Meyer

Jun 14, 20202 min read