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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.
Nana-isms
My mom has about a million expressions that have haunted (I mean guided) me through life.
Jill Meyer
Jun 13, 20204 min read
Honesty is Not Always the Best Policy
We've been spending a lot of time filling out screening forms for next year for the kids. It's a tedious process.
Jill Meyer
Jun 12, 20203 min read
Forts (Continued)
Um, I thought forts were seasonal. It's seventy degrees and sticky humid, yet the kids have dragged every Sherpa blanket downstairs...
Jill Meyer
Jun 11, 20203 min read
Food Fads
I have a few things to say about food today. First, it is a natural phenomenon in our house that the moment I bulk-buy a particular food...
Jill Meyer
Jun 10, 20203 min read
Full of Hot Air
I never get enough of my kids during the day, so it's always a treat when one of them finds their way to my room in the middle of the night.
Jill Meyer
Jun 9, 20204 min read
Dream Weaver
Every night, the twins task me with a challenge before they go to sleep - "give us good dreams."
Jill Meyer
Jun 7, 20203 min read
True Colors
I used to care about what I looked like. I still do to a point. But not that much. It's freeing, really.
Jill Meyer
Jun 6, 20203 min read
Friday Funnies
The kids have given me plenty of material this week to compose an edition of Friday Funnies.
Jill Meyer
Jun 5, 20203 min read
The Mother Ship
Finally, the day we have been counting down to for months, has arrived. The mother ship has landed.
Jill Meyer
Jun 4, 20205 min read
About Last Night
Okay, so I can't count. For those of you who read my post yesterday, you know what I'm talking about.
Jill Meyer
Jun 3, 20203 min read
Very Superstitious
Yesterday morning I cracked an egg and what was inside, but a double yolk!
Jill Meyer
Jun 2, 20202 min read
In Our Shoes
Kaleb just screamed across the house, "Cynthia!!! Your shoes are in the middle of the hallway!!!!" Um, dude....
Jill Meyer
May 31, 20203 min read
Over It
Several phrases have materialized over the last few months that have become part of our daily vocabulary, but if I never heard them again...
Jill Meyer
May 30, 20203 min read
Unhinged
Yesterday I slammed a cabinet door so hard in an aggressive act of frustration that I broke the hinge.
Jill Meyer
May 29, 20204 min read
Great Expectations
As you may recall, I’ve expended an embarrassing amount of energy waiting for the arrival of my Vitamix blender.
Jill Meyer
May 28, 20203 min read
Drama Queen
After two days of blissfully writing without interruption, the game that was keeping them entertained has fizzled.
Jill Meyer
May 27, 20203 min read
With Thanks
Since Mondays are dedicated to Memes, I'm a day late on a Memorial Day post. It seems like a particularly poignant holiday this year...
Jill Meyer
May 26, 20203 min read
Coming Home
Seven years ago today we brought Kaleb home from Ethiopia.
Jill Meyer
May 24, 20204 min read
The Birds and the Bees
I'm totally into birds all of a sudden. Honestly, I never used to give birds a second thought.
Jill Meyer
May 23, 20203 min read
To the Tick Tock You Don't Stop
When Paige asked if she could be a guest blogger, I didn't hesitate. Then I saw her draft.
Jill Meyer
May 22, 20204 min read
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