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06/09/15

How Do You Keep a Little Girl in a Big Girl Bed?

About two weeks ago, Harlow realized there was absolutely nothing stopping her from getting out of bed and it’s been nearly impossible to get her to stay there ever since.

05/19/15

Bedtime Stalling in 41 Steps as Taught By Insta2yearold

Bedtime Stalling 101 is a course Mazzy taught a few years ago. She has since passed the torch to her little sister, who teaches a way more advanced class. Let’s call this Bedtime Stalling 102.

04/21/15

The Ups and Downs of Transitioning to Bunkbeds

It’s been a month since we transitioned the girls to a shared bunkbed and while I think it was our best option for the room, I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t raised a whole new set of bedtime issues.

01/26/15

Harlow’s Got a Cold and Everyone is Miserable

Harlow is miserable when she’s sick. She’s irritable, she’s sad, she doesn’t want to be touched— oh wait, she does want to be touched— oh no, she doesn’t— does she?— OH MY GOD SHE BIT MY HAND OFF.

10/09/14

Ditching the Pacifier

“When are you going to get rid of the pacifier?” That’s the most frequent question I get asked about Harlow. The answer up until a few days ago was, “We’re working on it.”

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10/01/14

30 Seriously Good Ideas for Exhausted Parents to Sneak in a Nap

For every parent who can’t find the space to sleep in their own bed at night, I’ve got some daytime solutions for you.

09/08/14

Get Out of My Bed, Please

Photo Contest: Serta Mattress with Adjustable Foundation ($5000) Shortly after Mazzy transitioned from her crib to her toddler bed, she had an ...

08/12/14

Someone Get this Mother a Drink, Putting her Twins to Bed Appears to be Impossible

Never again will I bemoan putting two children to bed in the same room.

07/07/14

“Nezo Art” translates to “My Baby Naps Much Better than Yours”

One of my very first posts on Mommy Shorts was about the amazing Adele Enerson who started a photo series called Mila's Daydreams.

02/17/14

Team Cuddle “Tots and Pups”: Can You Handle THE CUTE?

When we started the Team Cuddle Contest, I knew the photos would be cute, but truthfully, I was not prepared. The cute is overwhelming.

01/26/14

Doctor Says “Go Home and Rest”, Mother Laughs Her Ass Off

I've been out of commission for the past few days.

11/19/13

Theo and Beau Won the Internet Today

My dear friend Jessica Shyba from Momma's Gone City won the internet today.

11/12/13

Parental Tweet: On Nap Time

There are people who make art out of their sleeping babies. All I made while my babies slept was quiet desperate cereal crunching.

11/12/13

Pie Chart: How I Spend the Baby’s Nap Time

When you have one child, nap time is as exciting as a five star adult only vacation.

10/16/13

The One Where Mazzy Falls Asleep During the Interview

First things first, The Mommy Show is now available internationally! If you need to get caught up, watch Taye Diggs touch my toilet, Rachel Dratch ...