If I told you a story, would you judge me? What if you didn't know me...and you just read about it on Facebook? Let me set the stage. It was 12 years ago. I was a stay at home mom with 2 babies. One was a newborn...just a few months old. This child had already … Continue reading Requested: The Benefit of the Doubt
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Let’s Hear It For The Boys…
I'm a big fan of girls. First of all, I am one. And I have 2 daughters. I was raised by a strong, single Mama and, while I'm not sure my Grandpa ever knew it, it was Grandma who ran the family. I have been surrounded by strong women my entire life. Strong women: May … Continue reading Let’s Hear It For The Boys…
Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom,
Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom, First things first....I love you. Truly. Madly. Deeply. You are awesome. A few years back, I used to be like some version of you. Not as good...but I was in the running for...something. Maybe Assistant Bake Sale Mom...if I'd played my cards right. And it's not as if IĀ evolvedĀ into some … Continue reading Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom,
My Solemn Thanksgiving Vow
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Ummm....does anyone else have PETA?? You know...Post-Election-Thanksgving-Anxiety...? I'm pretty sure it's a thing. I am praying that politics doesn't come up tomorrow. My family AND my husband's family did the (beautiful) thing where they taught their kids that is was okay to think for themselves. And, that's great, right? Independent thinking and all? Uh...no. … Continue reading My Solemn Thanksgiving Vow
Please Excuse Me While I Backslide
Do you remember September? It was so full of sparkle and promise. We had a plan AND a schedule. These lockers in our mudroom? Things used to be hung up in them. Children set their own alarms and got up when they went off. And then, instead of smacking it and climbing back into bed...THEY GOT … Continue reading Please Excuse Me While I Backslide
Birth Order and Beef Jerky
To my sweet #1, Ah....I had such IDEAS when you were small...I knew ALL THE THINGS. You were enriched within an inch of your life. There were rules and they were consistent. The consequences were logical, and not once did I call you by another name. Your food was homemade and organic...and, when your little … Continue reading Birth Order and Beef Jerky
The Perfect Child – A Fairytale
I need you to know that when I hear you utter words "my child would never", I feel a jolt of terror shoot down my spine. First of all, I admire your confidence. Kudos. That's pretty impressive. I do not have that. Instead, my poor kids are bearing the brunt of my (slightly) wayward youth. … Continue reading The Perfect Child – A Fairytale
We’re (Not) On A Roll….
This little gem? It's one of a series of Toilet Paper Roll ArtĀ that I've been creating in my upstairs kid-bathroom-turned-studio. (You didn't know that was a thing did you? Not to toot my own horn, but I'm pretty sure I've created a new genre.) I'm not sure why the kids can't master the changing of … Continue reading We’re (Not) On A Roll….
The Crazy Sports Parent…A Look in the (Rearview) Mirror
My oldest child is 14. I still remember the day we inserted her first tiny shin guards (pink!) into her tiny little soccer socks (pink!) and laced up her tiny little cleats (black - but on sale!). She was 3. Two more babies were born and - between the 3 of them - Saturday morning … Continue reading The Crazy Sports Parent…A Look in the (Rearview) Mirror
Training Wheels
I don't feel funny today. I don't know why. Maybe it's because it's fall and the kids are back in school. They're growing older now and sometimes I feel like they need me less. (Except that I just cleaned out the fridge and 75% of what I tossed was empty containers that had been put … Continue reading Training Wheels
The Amateur Mom 