Jo Wars: Attack of the iPhones
Have you ever seen someone get clotheslined? You know, like in the movies, where a poor soul is mid-sprint and runs chest-first into a rope or…
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And Lo, the Lord Delivered… a Black Widow Infestation
There’s a rule in our house: don’t pray for patience unless you want to spend the next 48 hours stuck in traffic with screaming kids, a…
Read the storyDon’t Pee on Electrical Fences… And Other Useful Wisdom
If anyone ever asks you to pee on an electric fence, just say no. It will shock you, and you’ll feel dumb and numb for doing…
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Once upon a time, a little boy named Logan began to potty train. He used pull-ups and underwear and he learned very quickly what he needed…
Read the storyThe Fried Chicken Crisis
by austininva When a woman is pregnant, I’m sure it’s supposed to be a wonderful time. I mean, the commercials portray this time of life as…
Read the storyA Sparkler Sword Incident (A Glorious Fourth of July Memory)
Ah, the Fourth of July. That magical American holiday where we celebrate our independence by feeding our kids enough sugar to give a hummingbird heart palpitations…
Read the storyKid Konversations with Kara
Sometimes the conversations I overhear coming from the next room over are absolute comedy gold—sparkling nuggets of nonsense that make me laugh out loud mid-coke sip…
Read the storyMattress Handles are Survival Tools
by Austininva My father is a man of few words, packed with wisdom, and armed with a sense of humor that most people wouldn’t understand—nor survive.…
Read the storyMy Little Toothbrush Tyrant
There is a clear hierarchy established within our household. The order of authority and roles is as follows: Around bedtime, however, the list becomes chaotic, and…
Read the storyRuin Your Day with Toilet Paper Confetti
(A.K.A. Why My Sons Are Banned From Sam’s Club Until Further Notice) by austininva It started, as these things usually do, with a nap time gone…
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