Last week, after tennis lessons, Mayhem told me about a conversation she had with some friends. She said it was about what they wanted to be when they grow up. Having gotten to know her pals pretty well, as well as what their parents do, I was curious about her…
Video Mayhem
We don’t shy away from creative endeavors around here. Quite the opposite, actually. When Mayhem started asking to make more videos last year, we were happy to encourage her vision. She really enjoys watching YouTube videos and seeing other kids and families create fun and engaging videos is something that…
She Won. And She Lost.
And I take responsibility for the loss. Earlier this week, Mayhem had a tennis match that brought a whole new level of nervousness. Every time we mentioned the match, she would groan and say she didn’t want to play. All because she was scheduled to play a singles match against…
What I Told My Daughter About #TimesUp
If you’ve been with us for any length of time, you know very well that awards shows have been an integral part of our past four years. Watching the red carpet while simultaneously scrolling Twitter, to pick favorite dresses, became an excuse for Mayhem to stay up past her bedtime. And…
How To Ruin The Holidays, Fast
We had big plans for the couple of weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year festivities. Keith and I had a discussion early in December about how we wanted this year to be special for Mayhem. Closing in on eight-years-old, we weren’t sure how much ‘magic belief’ she…
The Best Worst Swimsuit
There it is. Smack dab in the middle of my best nine from 2017. Ridiculously stylish, no? I still look at the photographs of her wearing it, and can’t help but think it’s the cutest thing going. Mayhem sure thought so too, which is why she grabbed my sunglasses, struck…