Today is my oldest son's 9th birthday. Today at 9:21 PM I have been a mother for almost a decade. This time of year I always get...

*Not my image. It is from National Lampoon's Animal House Kids are messy, that's just a fact of life. If your kids aren't messy, those...

Before we get started, I want to add a disclaimer. This is in NO way directed at my husband, or a 'dig' at him. He is a wonderful father,...