Mary Ann Blair
Mary Ann Blair is a stay-at-home mom living in the Pacific Northwest with her two little gentlemen and hubs. Her work has been featured on That's Inappropriate, Perfection Pending, Pregnant Chicken, Her View From Home and in Chicken Soup for the Soul. She enjoys connecting with other parents who like to keep it real. She can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/miraclesinthemess/
You’re Not an Introvert, Mama. You’re Just So Damn Tired
A friend calls and you just can’t bring yourself to answer the phone.
“Call you later,” you quickly text back.
Your child’s teacher asks if you...
Why Does The Sight of Pencils, Crayons, and Backpacks Feel Like A Punch To...
This caught me a little off guard---the sight of fully-stocked shelves of school supplies.
I knew they were bound to show up eventually. Stores have...
Elementary Kids Don’t Need Cell Phones With Internet Access. Let’s Do Better.
I sat in stunned silence as I listened to what had happened to my friend’s son at basketball camp. During a break, a fellow...
Why Are We So Obsessed With Picture Perfect Parenting?
Let me tell you a story about picture perfect parenting.
This is what my 3-year-old carried into his pre-school class this morning because I...
A Letter To My Kindergartener
Dear Son,
When I walk away from your classroom on the first day of Kindergarten, I know my mind will flash back to the first...
10 Real Mom Tips To Survive Potty Training
Just getting started with potty training? Let me offer my sincere condolences. I wish there was a way to skip this part of parenting....
Traveling With Small Kids Is Hell. Here’s What I Want Other Passengers To Know
My family recently returned from a vacation to California. When initially planning this trip, we were faced with the decision of either a 21-hour...
For the Mother That is Tired of Sacrificing so Much You’re a Good Mom
A few days ago, I was chatting with a working mom with two small kids and I said: “I don’t know how you do...
