The other night we were planning to take the kids out to dinner. Since we have a little one still, it's hard to just go out to eat. I have to plan ahead. I have to PREPARE. It got me thinking and somewhat laughing on the way to eat about all the things I do now that I NEVER did before kids... Before kids I NEVER: Carried wipes with me. Now? All ... Read More
Yes, I am ignoring my child. Please don’t judge.
To the person at Target who is watching me and my screaming child with a look of horror on her face... Yes, I know that my child is crying uncontrollably, and no, I do not plan to attend to her at this moment. Does that make me a bad mother in your eyes? Let me explain the bigger picture, and then I bet you'll understand. You see, my adorable daughter hasn't fully ... Read More
7 Things My Children Should Know About Their Parents
Okay, kids, I'm not ready to tell you everything, yet...but today I'll give you 7 quick insights into Mom and Dad. When you hit puberty, maybe I'll give up some more dirt. On Mommy's tattoo: Grammy made me do it. No, seriously! It was not an act of rebellion, or self-expression or impulsivity one night with friends. Nope...it was a trip to Florida with my Mom (your ... Read More
Mom Confessions
10 Confessions of a Mom 1. I have hidden certain of my children's books at bedtime because they were too long and I didn't want to read them. (I did this today. A library book...something about Tinkerbell's journey to something or another... How did I let this one get into the bag?) 2. I have eaten the candy treats from birthday party favor bags when they forgot about ... Read More
Seeing the Vacuum as Half-full
Dust is my nemesis. I've decided that I will never win this war. Today, while putting toys away in the playroom, I was further discouraged about the dust in my home when I realized that the bedrooms in my girls' large doll house are dusty, too. Great.I am so disheartened by the mysterious and constant reappearance of my dust (insert 50 tips for dusting here - I'm tried them ... Read More