The Caitlin Moss Blog

I saw this picture a couple of years ago and I've kept it on my phone ever since. I need this reminder. I think we all do. I love, love, love being out and about with my kids. I love going to all the parks, all the zoos, splash pads, and events. I adore the people in my life that will drop their errands for the day and say, "Yeah, we'll go to the pool with you guys!" The reason I enjoy it so much is because, one, it's great for the kids and two, I swear I'm a better mom when we're out doing "stuff." But here's the thing: I don't want to glorify being busy. I don't want "busy" to be a priority. We've all done it. I've called friends I haven't seen in months and say I miss them and their response, "I know, me too. We've just been so busy." I've done it too - "Has it really been a month since we talked? Wow. Life got busy ." People have babies and kids start school and soccer and t...

I am not a saint when it comes to food. I believe in kid food just as much as I believe in healthy, adult food. My kids get Cheetos and chicken nuggets sometimes, but they also get grilled chicken and quinoa. These kids love pizza and French fries (so do I) but they also love hardy and healthy vegetables too (so do I). At Isaiah's doctor's appointment, his doctor asked him what his favorite foods are. Isaiah said, "Broccoli, salmon, and sweet potatoes." SAY WHAT? I sure looked like parent of the year. Don't get me wrong, he loves those things but I definitely expected him to say cheeseburgers or something. It's about balance, right? I think teaching our kids healthy habits and relationships with food is important and starts when they are very young. I get asked frequently how I get my kids to eat (both healthy and in general because sometimes dinnertime is a struggle, amIright?). I don't feel like I've completely cracked the code and the kids are alw...