“My daughter is three years old,” writes Katie Garrity today. “That means that she says hilarious things, tells me she loves me and really means it, amazes me every day with how much she actually learns and knows about the world, and just generally is the cutest thing alive. She also tests my patience daily, throws mega meltdown tantrums, and tells me to “GO AWAY!” with a scowl that could pierce the toughest of hearts.”

So what does she do instead? Give this a read to find out.

I hope it’s warmer where you live right now, but if not and you’re like, you might be looking for some yummy, cozy, filling dinner options. If you’re trying to make enough food for a family, to have leftovers, or to meal prep, Crock-Pot chicken dinner recipes like those in this piece can be a big help. Because while you may not have a personal assistant, you do have a slow cooker.