This book is the narrative of the author's thoughts, emotions, and mental survival of motherhood from the birth of her son through the first five years of his life. She talks about the things others don't, such as dealing with department store tantrums and the inevitable feeling of being a failure as a mother, as well as the joy a child brings to your life.

Shelley Holtzendorff wrote this book to encourage mothers of young children and bring humor to the chaos. She kept a journal for five years and compiled all the experience she gained to share it. She currently lives in Charlotte, NC and is married. She has a son and a dog named Coco. She got her B.A. in Political Science at Belmont Abbey and works full time in banking. However, her passion is writing and making people laugh. She is also a Christian and devoted to her family.