Sweet Sixteen Today

“My, how the years have flown.”
My beautiful girl,
When you were born and the doctor announced, “It’s a girl!” I couldn’t have been more surprised. Sometimes, when I glance across the room, I’m still surprised.
Surprised and humbled, just as I am with your brothers, that I could have had any part in creating such a beautiful [...]

McCain Says: Family=Male/Female Parents

[I don't intend to make politics a big part of this blog, but this is one of those times when parenting and politics collide. -- Jenn]
Via Shakesville, Reason # 3582668 for Why I Won’t Vote For John McCain.
From a man who cheated on and later divorced the wife who waited through the many years [...]

Parenting Advice

About the time a woman’s pregnancy starts showing — say 5-6 months along — a silent signal goes out, and she is quickly inundated with advice. Some great, some good, some bad, and some freakin’ horrendous.
What I consider the best advice I’ve gotten has changed over the years as my children aged, but my current [...]

It’s Independence Day

I wish you all a safe and joyful holiday.
Please remember: kids and fireworks do not mix!

Greetings!

Welcome to The Mom Speaks!
I hope that in the future this can become a great community of moms – and grandmoms – who can offer their expertise, share lots of laughter, and hand out tissues and chocolate when needed.
I’m sure you’re wondering who on earth I am. Well, I’m the mom of two sons: 21-year [...]