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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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