-
Three a.m., a Panda, and No Sleep
At three in the morning, Monica woke to a breathing stuffed panda inches from her face. Her baby was asleep. Her couch was unforgiving. Her daughter was floating. This is what happens when you marry a wizard and have children.
-
The Day the Cat Needed a Bath
By the time I realized the kids had put something in the cat’s fur, Clark was already shouting from his perch that his “appointment” was over and that he was being professionally mistreated. Clark is our cat. He can talk. He’s also my husband’s magical familiar, which means he’s immune to reason but very sensitive…
-
A Matter of Visibility
My husband paused mid-boot and said, “You’re… see-through.” Which is how I learned my three-year-old had discovered invisibility before breakfast.
-
Mom Instincts are Right
A chaotic, magical morning with three children and a very brave black cat. Glitter, jelly, and floating babies collide in a humorous, enchanted household adventure. Perfect for fans of whimsical parenting, family magic, and fantasy humor.
-
Birds, Cats, and a Moody Dishwasher: An Ordinary Day
“James — plate, sink. Now.” Monica’s voice carried the kind of authority only a long-suffering mother could summon: equal parts command, prayer, and thinly veiled threat. Four-year-old James had inhaled his dinner at warp speed, eager to return to whatever Lego-based crisis was unfolding in the next room. On the floor, baby Tara giggled as…
-
December, for Reasons Mostly Involving Cookies
What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? I do not like cold weather. There—I said it. Colorado in December makes my car behave like an opinionated ice skate and the roads conspire to turn every errand into an audition for a low-budget survival show. My cheeks go numb, my hair stages a revolt, and…
-
Hi, I’m Monica, and I Promise I’m Usually Less Weird
What’s the first impression you want to give people? The impression I wish people got from me is that I’m a pulled-together mom who knows exactly what she’s doing. You know—the kind of person who can manage three small kids, a cat familiar with strong opinions, and a husband who can fix both our Wi-Fi…
-
New Zealand: Because My Life Already Feels Like a Fantasy Show
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? If I could live anywhere in the world… New Zealand. Without hesitation. The place looks like someone took every fantasy novel I’ve ever loved, blended them together, and said, “Here, Monica, try raising your magical children here—the scenery will distract you from your…
-
The Magic of Snack Time (And Why I Try to Skip It)
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? I’m Monica—resident normal mom in a very not-normal family. My husband works in IT and just happens to be a wizard, my kids are learning to control their powers (emphasis on learning), and our cat is technically my husband’s familiar but…
-
Pets Make the Chaos Softer
What is good about having a pet? Having a pet is one of those things everyone tells you is good for your mental health, and they’re right. Even if your pet happens to be a talking cat. Which mine is. His name is Clark. Yes, like that Clark. No, he does not wear glasses or…
Witch, Please 