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EMBRACING THE JOURNEY OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD
Welcome to "A Captain's Blog," where the parenting stories are as unfiltered as a teenager's social media feed. We laugh at our mishaps, learn from our mistakes, and snag expert advice to navigate the teen maze. It's the go-to spot for real talk, belly laughs, and a hefty dose of "We've got this!" in the wild ride of raising teens.
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Monday, May the 4th be with you 2020
Captain’s Log I’ve have received a few S.O.S calls from other Captain’s today. It appears the plague of Monday has hit other vessels as...
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Thursday, April 29th 2020
Captain’s Log We have been experiencing prime napping weather this week. In the past, when the crew was young I couldn’t always enjoy a...
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Wednesday, April 29th 2020
Captains log When I stocked up last week I failed to buy anything that was deliciously sweet and highly processed to eat. Apparently, my...
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Friday, April 24th 2020
The ship passed through mystical waters today. When the sun finally broke through the clouds we heard the joyful song of the Beer Fairy....
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Wednesday, April 23rd 2020
Captain’s Log I wonder has anyone else woken up recently with a terrible sense of déjà vu ? Like maybe you’ve been here before. Like you...
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Wednesday, April 22nd 2020
Captain’s Log Number 2 accused me of wearing the same uniform from yesterday. Apparently he wasn’t aware of the difference between my...
Tarren Gilchrist
Jan 5, 2021
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Friday, April 17th 2020
Today marked a very special day aboard the ship. Relic turned sweet sixteen. The 2 hours he honored us with his presence today was a...
Tarren Gilchrist
Dec 31, 2020
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Friday, April 10th 2020
Captain's Log Today was not my best day. Despite the sunshine, it was cold, windy, and all-around unmotivating. Not my 2000 piece puzzle,...
Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 17, 2020
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Sunday, April 5th
Captain's Log The award for the most shit tickets goes to Relic this week. His commitment to the crew and his role abord this fine vessel...
Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 16, 2020
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Saturday, April 4th
Captain’s Log There are those who call it passive aggressiveness, I, however, prefer to call it gentle nudging. Like today when Number 2...
Tarren Gilchrist
Nov 16, 2020
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Where do all the socks go?
Wednesday, March 24th, 2020 Captain's log While the crew did their homework I managed to finish what felt like the last of 20 loads of...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Shop Class
Captain's log Happy Monday! We have completed our first week in self-isolation and I am pleased to report that all crew members have...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Suggestions Welcome.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 Captain’s Log Woke the crew around 8:30, served them a beautiful breakfast of cold leftover pizza, and then...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Extra Rations for all
Saturday, March 21th 2020 Captain’s Log The crew was in good spirits today, despite the subzero temperatures. The youngest especially...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Peanut Butter Pirate
Friday, March 20th, 2020 Captain's Log I’m not sure who hired this crew but I’m pretty sure they’re pirates. Each time they surface from...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Wednesday, March 18th 2020
Captain’s Log This evening, I cut the engine and let the ship drift for a bit. I found myself a quiet corner, from which I could read a...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 27, 2020
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Tuesday, March 17th 2020
Captain's Log I sense mutiny among the crew.
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 25, 2020
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Monday, March 16th 2020
Captain's Log The crew remains healthy and optimistic about the weeks ahead. Although times are uncertain the crew is in the honeymoon...
Tarren Gilchrist
Oct 25, 2020
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