Mom goes on rant about always being asked to be Team Mom but not Coach.
Kids discover the joy, adventure, and freedom of playing at The Dirt Lot just like Mom did (not a ton of) years ago.
Mom decides to forgo setting a good example for her children and plans a wild 40th birthday party scavenger hunt.
As part of New Year’s resolution and to stay off the A&E show “Hoarders” the Wheeler Family cleans out closets. Mom can’t stand to look at the donation pile and what family considers disposable.
Mom’s check list for a perfect, if exhausting, Christmas.
Inspired by her two kids under two, Mom changes classic carols to reflect her weary Christmas with toddlers.
Mom couldn’t be prouder of her kids carrying her genes forward to greatness even though Hubby thinks he deserves the credit.
Mom forced to go w/o her iPhone for a week leaves her feeling like she donated a kidney – nice gesture but something’s missing.
Mom tries to send her young children down a path of gratitude plus Ten Ways to Teach Gratitude Beyond Thanksgiving
To make kids happy Mom throws a birthday party for the dog complete with Treat Treasure Hunt and squeaker toy party favors. Biters not included.
Some things can’t be taught in school. Mom pulls kids out of school for unique experience in San Francisco celebrating the Giants’ World Series win.
Oprah is in a club of her own but thanks to Halloween candy, this mom’s stuck in the CGMST Club.
Daddy’s left in charge when Mommy goes out of town and it’s chocolate cake for breakfast a-la Bill Cosby.
Mom peaks too soon on throwing fabulous birthday parties the kids will remember.
If you have a toddler or a puppy then you know holiday decorations don’t stand a chance.
Author, Kelli M. Wheeler, is featured in October’s Sacramento Magazine much to her children’s unimpressed undelight.
Mother of 9 yr. old trumpeter wonders how Louis Armstrong’s mom survived the beginning band years.
Mom is horrified with what her 5th grade son ends up wearing for School Picture Day.
Family gathers around the toilet for a hilarious exchange over a strangely colored “deposit.”
Mom thanks Kid Rock, TLC and her car for helping educate her kids (if prematurely) on human sexuality.