Pam Kocke
My name is Pam, and I live in Algiers Point with my husband George and my identical triplets Linus, Oliver, and Miles. I work from home as a Happiness Engineer for Automattic. I enjoy reading and photography and sewing (and blogging!)
Help! I’m Turning Into a Soccer Mom!
About three months ago, the words I dreaded ever hearing again were spoken by my sons.
"Mom, we want to play soccer again."
It's not that I have anything against soccer. It's more that I have...
Five Years On … Things Change and Things Stay the Same
It's been about five years since I started writing for this humble blog, which also is about half my kids' lives. Crazy when I think about it. And as I think back on the...
Winter in NOLA – We Have Some Problems
It turns out that New Orleans might actually have four seasons this year! But with winter in New Orleans also comes some legitimate problems...
Who Is That (Who Can Watch Football)?
Man, what a game that was Sunday night, right? Totally got my heart rate up. First, the Saints were losing, then they were winning, then they were losing again. What a roller coaster! You...
Lessons Learned From Ten Years of Birthday Parties
I'm about to host my boys' tenth birthday party. I'm big on birthday parties, so they've had one every year, but it's funny to look back through the years and observe how they've changed....
Summer Reading for Grown-Ups
If you’re a New Orleans mom in search of great book recommendations, we have you covered. Whether your family is taking a road trip with kids from New Orleans or traveling to a nearby beach for just...
Big Whoop! Dealing With Pertussis
Here's how it all began ... I took Oliver with me to a parade on Mardi Gras day. He was the only one who wanted to go. After a few hours, I got a...
Minivan-less for a week!
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Toyota.
For quite a while now, we've been a Toyota family. I have driven a Sienna minivan since the boys were newborns, and we've had two Corollas. So...
Instant Pot – What’s the Big Deal?
Picture it ... Christmas 2015, my husband is giddy about the gift he got me. He lifted a large wrapped box and put it on the sofa next to me. It was definitely too big...
Happy Birthday to Me!
Today is my birthday! I am 42 years old. 42 is my lucky number so this is going to be a great year. Right? I mean, I have it tattooed on the back of...
The First Christmas Away From Home
In a few days, we'll be packing up the kids and headed across the pond for Christmas break. I am alternately giddily excited and massively stressed about it, so if you'll just indulge me,...
When They No Longer Believe
When They No Longer Believe
My little baby boys are about to turn 9. How is this possible? The years have flown by, and nowhere is it more obvious than when Christmas approaches. More specifically,...
Every Woman Needs a BFF
Twenty years ago, I met my soul mate. No, not my husband (sorry, dear.) I wouldn't meet him for another five years or so. I'm talking about my best friend, Kristina.
She was in New...
19 Goals for Every NOLA Mom
We're all doing our best at this parenting game, but here are some goals to keep in mind to bring your momming up to the next level:
What are your #NOLAmomgoals?