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!)
The Start of School, Then and Now
Next week, my boys will be starting third grade. Don't ask how we got to this point, because I have no clue. Why, just the other day, we were starting preK-3 at their current...
16 Books You Should Read Right Now!
If you're a New Orleans mom looking for great book recommendations, we have you covered. Whether you are taking a road trip with kids from New Orleans or headed to a nearby beach for...
Summer is the best … and the worst
Summer ... it's the best time of the year ... and the worst. For every carefree dip in a pool, there's a cloud of sunscreen and bug spray. In the end, it's a toss...
I’m the Queen of this Castle
For a few years after I gave birth to a litter of little boys, people would ask if we were going to try for a girl. What, and give up my position as Queen...
Yeah, My Kid Has Blue Hair
I may have mentioned this once or twice, but I have identical triplets. Ever since they were babies, I have resisted dressing them exactly the same (the image of three children that look the...
Eight is (not) great
I have a new theory about the behavior of children. I call it the four year cycle, and I will admit, my sample size has been rather small (only three.) But I think I...
17 Mardi Gras Problems Only Kids Can Understand
Oh sure, Mardi Gras is all fun and games if you're a grown up. But have you ever stopped to think about the children? Those poor kids, they have Mardi Gras problems, you know.
You...
Surprise! It’s a DOG!
My children started life terrified of dogs. I suppose they come by it honestly. I was terrified of dogs as a child, and we never had one growing up because my mom was never...
When Will I Be Happy With Myself?
I'm 40 years old. When am I going to be happy with myself? Specifically, my body. I'm generally fine with the rest of me. I love my job, I have amazing friends, and my...
A Letter to Us on Our Wedding Day
Dear 2005 Pam and George,
Congratulations on your wedding day! You both look lovely and so thin! Some food for thought (no pun intended): your metabolism won't always be so fast. Just keep that in...
I Love My Village
Life's been pretty rough lately. You know those times when a ton of stuff just all happens at once? It might not all be bad, but it's just too overwhelming. Well, that's me right...
It’s Too Late, I’ve Already Ruined My Kids
My kids are seven, almost eight. And sometimes, I suspect I've already completely ruined them.
I remember when they were toddlers and would gobble up anything they'd put on the tray in front of them....
Immersion Schools: A Dangerous Proposition
There are plenty of risks to immersing your kid in water or sand, but no one talks about the dangers of immersing your kid in a foreign language!
Sure, sure, we hear all of the...
Play NOLA Parenting BINGO!
Sometimes I find myself doing or saying something and I think, "only in New Orleans."
Now you can make it into a game and play it all year long!
How to play:
Print out bingo card (pdf)
Stick...