Maryville Moms

I’ve always been able to operate with inadequate sleep.  Not only did I sleep for few hours each night, I slept restlessly.  And when I wasn’t restless, the kids were often making visits to my room in the middle of the night.  Needless to say, they aren’t good sleepers either.  Never have been. I frequently [...]

Kids are smart.  They know and understand the way things work more than we give them credit for. I overheard Abigail (my oldest) trying to talk William (my youngest) into doing something she knew he’d get in trouble for.  I quietly sat with my ears perked to hear how the little guy would react.  He [...]

Sam is now 2 years old, but I made baby food for him when he was just an infant.  Landra Kerekes gave me some great advice.  She told me to put broccoli and carrots and other veggies in the food processor with pears and apples or bananas.  He loved it!  When we moved to table [...]

Bunnies don’t lay eggs.  If you follow a bunny, you’ll find a trail but I can promise you won’t want to eat what he leaves behind.  How did the Easter bunny become associated with eggs? The first practice of mass egg distribution can be traced back to 15th century Germany.  The German settlers who arrived [...]

Okay, if the weather is nice we’ll unleash our beasts with a trip to the Knoxville Zoo. Meet just inside the gates. www.knoxville-zoo.org In case of yucky weather (I’ll make an announcement by 8 a.m. on the day of the event), we’ll got to Tataru’s in Knoxville. They have open play on Thursdays from 9 a.m. [...]

“God wouldn’t want me to be unhappy.”  You can justify almost anything you do with this line.  Many people (including myself) have used it as a basis for divorce.  It’s tricky because it’s sort of true.  That’s how Satan gets us.  The best lies are always based on truth. Yes, God wants his children to [...]

I have recently been stricken with a case of “Mommy Brain”.  I’m not sure if you have heard of this, but most of you have probably had your own bouts of it in the years since holding your first bundle of joy.  For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, “Mommy Brain” is the [...]

Sarah Myers is hosting another 2 & Under playdate at Gym Bugs in Knoxville. This place is a TON of fun for kids of all ages so don’t worry if your kids are a bit older! WHAT: Gym Bugs Play Date WHERE: 201 Sherway Road Knoxville, TN 37922 WHEN: Wednesday, March 23 from 10:30-11:30am COST: [...]

Buffets are great.  You get a lot of mediocre food at a reasonable price.  Did I mention that you get as much mediocre food as you can consume in one sitting?  It’s incredible.  Lots of crappy food at the low price of $7.99.  Unlimited refills on sweet tea and fried chicken…. Mmmm.  

The weather is going to be great… bring a bike or riding toy and the kids can play outside. I’ll supply the ice cream… you supply the toppings! Write on the event wall with the topping you’ll bring so that we don’t end up with 10 people bringing chocolate syrup.  Click here to RSVP via [...]

Elise has a way with words.  Her features articles that offer unique reflections and perspectives on Scripture.  Her last post shows over 60 Biblical prophecies concerning Jesus and they’ve all been perfectly fulfilled!  Elise says, “I for one think it is of utmost importance that we establish ourselves in these foundational truths.  Contrary to popular/cultural [...]

I just stumbled across a funny editorial in The Washington Post, of all places. “OK, so only my husband voluntarily CHOSE to live with me…the other three, and the dog, I either made or bought, so I try to give them a break. After all, with me as a mom, sometimes it’s like being given [...]