I’m not one of those moms that cries on the first day of school. I’m the mom that is smiling and almost giddy. I’m sure the teacher and other moms think I’m terrible and heartless… I’m ok with that. I’m a big believer that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Time apart gives me the… Read More Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Why I Love School
I LOVE the start of school. I mean I may like it even more than I like Christmas… which as a former professional gift wrapper is a lot. I loved the start of school as a kid and I love it even MORE as a parent. The start of school is the beginning of something… Read More The Best Time of the Year
This is our first week back to school, or as I like to call it- the beginning of reality. Those last two weeks of summer were rough. The kids were sick of each other, me, and every activity I had planned. They fought constantly with each other and with their friends. By the time open… Read More …and we’re back!
We were eating lunch and my mom asked why AsthmaMan’s pants were wet. Actually scratch that, she tried to nicely tell me that he peed his pants. I assured her that he was fully potty trained and didn’t pee his pants. My parents are watching the kids all week, I don’t want to scare them… Read More Alrighty…
Do you remember dodgeball from elementary school? Nothing good can come from dodgeball. … Read More Lessons Learned From Dodgeball
We all have those little “mom” things that we obsess over and keep us up at night. Sleep is mine. I know it sounds funny. When Harry Potter was born he didn’t sleep. He just never got tired. He would fight sleep at all costs.
Hand me downs are a MAJOR disappointment. Before you think I’m fancy, let me elaborate. I grew up with hand me downs, some of my favorite clothes were handed down from friends and neighbors. My favorite pair of shorts in middle school was bright yellow with citrus fruits (it was the late 90’s)… they were… Read More Hand Me Downs Are a MAJOR Disappointment!
I have lots of conversations with my kids that just make me want to scream with frustration. One of their favorite topics is how we can use household items as weapons. … Read More Why Throw Pillows Aren’t Ninja Stars
I want people to have the impression that I have my life (mostly) together. Actually, scratch that, I actually want to have my life together. … Read More Embracing the “Authentic” You
Cultivating Chaos 