Crock Pot 40 Clove Garlic Chicken
I’m already sad about this Crock Pot 40 Clove Garlic Chicken. I’m sad because it’s gone and I want to eat more of it, and I’m sad because I’m…
The 5 Parents You’ll See at the Park
Last week I took my four-year-old to the park. After making the rounds and checking out everything the park had to offer, my girl secured a shovel, a bucket, and a…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 6/16/13
Things I WroteIt was a heavy dad focus around here this week. On Tuesday I wrote about my own father, and shared what an amazing man he was. I’ll miss…
A Father’s Observations: The First Year
My brother-in-law, Matthew, makes me laugh every time I see him. He is clever and quick, and now that he has a kid, his brand of humor has a new…
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Here at Crock Pot Thursday, we love two things: easy recipes, and sandwiches. Slow cookers are excellent for cooking up perfect sandwich fillings, and the recipe for these Crock Pot Buffalo…
Memories Of My Father
It catches me by surprise. A Bob Dylan song. The slam of a door. The silhouette of a hot air balloon against an orange sky. Brunch. It’s never the things…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 6/9/13
Things I Wrote THIS letter to my daughter on her fourth birthday, where I shared some of my favorite things about her, in pictures. My husband and I flip our…
New Here? Read This!
My friend and I Just Want to Pee Alone co-author Lydia at Rants from Mommyland offered up a few guest spots on her blog last month, and the rest of our…
Crock Pot Garam Masala Chicken Stew
I was so excited when my mother-in-law chose this Better Homes and Gardens Garam Masala Chicken Stew for Crock Pot Thursday. I knew I would love it, and while I…
Hey Kid, Your Pants Are On Fire
My husband and I flip our kids shit all the time. We tease them, use sarcasm, and do things like pretend we ate all the ice cream when we really…
To My Best Girl, On Your Fourth Birthday
Dearest Lily, First off, I want to apologize to you for not writing this letter last week on your birthday. The fact of the matter is I only have so…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 6/1/13
Things I Wrote Before having kids, I had no idea there were so many hidden tables at restaurants and so much candy being eaten by parents. Check out some other surprisingly…
Crock Pot Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
I love sandwiches. I love club sandwiches, and meatball subs, and tuna melts. I love turkey on rye, and chicken salad, and I really love a messy Philly Cheese Steak…
14 Surprisingly Awesome Things About Having Kids
I knew that having kids would be awesome, which is why I nagged my husband for three years to knock me up. What I didn’t know was that there are…
Don’t Litter, Asshole: A Public Service Announcement
This morning I took my daughter to the park. It was early, so we were the only ones there, and it was going to be a short trip. Last night’s…
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken
I love cream cheese. LOVE it. I try not to eat too much of it though, mostly because society says I have to wear pants, and if I ate as…
Feeling Judged As A Mom
The weather is getting warmer, and the clothing is getting scarce. When the weather reaches 70 degrees, my kids shed their cotton exterior like it’s their moulting season. They ditch…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 5/19/13
Things I Wrote When I was in the fifth grade, I got my first bra. The reason I wanted the bra (I certainly didn’t need one), and what I did…
Crock Pot Dry Rub Spare Ribs
Last week it was my turn to choose our Crock Pot Thursday recipe, and my husband surprised me by requesting ribs. He loves ribs, so that part wasn’t a shock,…
Like Surprises? Have Some Kids.
I remember when my oldest was born, and I couldn’t wait until I figured him out so we could coexist peacefully. I would understand his cries, get him on a…
How I Lost My First Bra
When I was in the fifth grade, our family moved, and I went from a school that had nine kids in my entire grade to one that had multiple classrooms…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 5/12/13
Things I WroteIn honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I wrote about My Favorite Hour of the Week, when I volunteer in my son’s kindergarten classroom. My mother-in-law is amazing and…
Crock Pot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This Crock Pot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is great for feeding a crowd, or just a family of four for several days. I put this recipe together in the evening, plopped the…
10 Things I’ve Learned From My Mother-In-Law
My mother-in-law, Linda, is an amazing woman. When my friends complain about their in-laws, I smile smugly. I try not to brag, but I seriously can’t help myself. Since marrying…
The Best Hour of the Week
I walk briskly to the building. I’m not late, but for this appointment I like to be early. I buzz at the glass double doors, decorated with announcements and donation…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 5/5/13
Last week, my oldest child turned 6. I’m pretty proud of the cake I made him, even though he told me it wasn’t awesome. “It’s cool. It’s not awesome,” he…
Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken Curry
We’ve finally done it. We repeated a Crock Pot Thursday recipe. This Pineapple Chicken Curry was our pick so long ago, some of us (me) didn’t even remember that we…
To My Son On His Sixth Birthday
Dear Graham, Happy birthday to my sweet boy! Today, on your sixth birthday, I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you, and how much I have enjoyed…
Moving Into The Big Pond: One Mom’s Thoughts on Kindergarten
Meredith from the hilarious Does This Match? is taking over today. I am lucky to know Meredith in real life, but we live 3000 miles away from each other, which means…
Cheese And The Biebs
My friend is a wonderful mother. She truly delights in her children, and she is fun, and interesting, and animated. She is busy helping her family create memories, by planning…
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is one of my husband’s favorite meals, and usually when it’s on the menu at our house, he’s the one that makes it. This time I was in…
Breaking Down Milestones For The Enthusiastic Parent
Last week while I was talking to my neighbor on the phone, she was trying to tell me that she planned on taking her kids swimming later in the week.…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 4/21/13
Last week was kind of suck-tastic. Monday was the shocking Boston Marathon tragedy, Wednesday was the horrific Texas plant explosion, and late Thursday night began the manhunt that shut down…
I’m At Scary Mommy!
Today is the day I get to post the button that has been missing from my blog! Isn’t it pretty? If you are visiting from Scary Mommy, welcome! I’m Amy,…
Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
When I read this recipe, and saw that I could make Crock Pot beef and broccoli that would taste like the restaurant-style version, I was excited. I love Chinese food,…
10 Ways My Hair Is Like Another Kid
I have difficult hair. It is thick and heavy, and just wavy enough to cause problems. I have been wrestling with my hair for as long as I can remember,…
Like A Kid In A Comic Book Store
Last summer, The Doctor’s sister and her husband took my boy to the comic book store. My sister-in-law is a kindergarten teacher, so Graham loves going to the store with…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 4/14/13
I had a busy and exciting back half of last week. On Thursday, I left my husband and kids at home and flew west to spend one day with my…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 4/7/13
Stuff I WroteOn Tuesday I finally got my Mom of the Year trophy. I’ve been waiting almost six years for that thing! Meredith from The Mom of the Year has…
I Don’t ALWAYS Complain
I generally consider myself to be reasonable and low maintenance. We live simply, and even if I had the money, I wouldn’t gold-plate anything in my house. I’d get some new bedding,…
Crock Pot Beef Stew
I can’t believe we have seen approximately six months of Crock Pot Thursdays, and we had never done beef stew. This oversight was corrected this week, with a recipe from allrecipes.com. There…
A Day at the Mall as Mom of the Year
You guys know my friend Meredith, right? Over at The Mom of the Year? She has this amazing series where she highlights the everyday things we do as moms that…
Just Add Water: My Week Condensed 4/1/13
The week began with a threat of snow and ended under a pile of Easter candy. Here is some stuff that happened in the middle. Stuff I WroteOn Monday I…
10 Reasons My Body Image Is Better After Having Kids
I’m getting older. I find a grey hair on occasion, and the lines in my face are much more pronounced than they were just a few years ago. My butt…
Crock Pot Bacon-Wrapped Apple BBQ Chicken
In this week’s installment of Crock Pot Thursday, you’ll see a few changes that I hope you find useful. As you know, every week, my mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law take…
What I’d Like To Yell From The Sidelines
In just over a month, my almost six year old will start his second year of t-ball. At least, I think that’s when it starts. Even though this isn’t his…