Messy Minded Momma

A neurodivergent Momma fumbling her way through motherhood with honesty, heart and hope.

I asked my four-year-old about Valentine’s Day and this is what he said.

He has been counting down to Valentine’s Day since February first. I am not entirely sure…
Working for my boss has made me realize my husband deserves hazard pay.

We have all been there. You come home from HomeSense with three bags and zero restraint.…
As Vanessa and Nick Lachey would say… is love truly blind? The age-old question.

Although January lasted approximately four months, Valentine’s Day is finally here—and I love love. Twenty-eight monster…
I Wanted Miss Honey and Ended Up with Miss Trunchbull.

Monday marked my son’s 100th day of school. There were paper crowns, colouring sheets, and counting…
The year is 2002.

My parents are the age I am now—37 years old. They have four children: 16, 14,…
POV: you made a balanced meal and your child took one bite, declared bankruptcy, and requested a snack instead.

Is there anything more frustrating than a child who just won’t eat? I truly don’t think…
We’re currently deep in the “I hate you,” “you’re so rude,” “you’re disrespecting me” phase.

Google says this phase lasts about six weeks for toddlers, but my 4.5-year-old has been running…
My four-year-old does not enjoy going to school.

And this is despite having friends, loving recess and free play, building impressive LEGO and magnet-tile…