Chase: “Mom, are boogers part of your brain?” Continue Reading...
6 Things I Learned About Garage Sales
We spontaneously bought a new house and rented our current house out this past week. People who know me weren’t surprised by this sudden decision I made since I have a different “plan” each week…depending on my mood. Continue Reading...
Without Them There Would Be No Me
When my husband Pete and I got pregnant with our first son Chase, we were so excited to see what he would be like. Who would he look like and who’s traits would he posses? The same went for our next two pregnancies which turned out to be daughters. Continue Reading...
It’s JUST A Massage!
It’s been way too long since I have searched the personals section of Craigslist for blogging material. Ah Craigslist….I have missed you and as usual you did not disappoint. By the way, I don’t alter these in any way, people really are this crazy. Continue Reading...
The Kitchen Is Closed!
Like most parents I know, I am always trying to find magical solutions to problems with my kids and their behavior. Although, I haven’t come up with ways to stop nose picking, arguing with one another and potty talk, I think I may be on to something! Continue Reading...
New Friends
When we become mothers, and then for those of us who become “stay at home moms” we find ourselves losing our identity. We wake up to kids demands and rush around getting breakfast made, teeth brushed and socks found, only to continue on with diapers, naps, lunches, bus pick ups, dinners, bath time and then bedtime routines. Continue Reading...
You Won’t Understand Until You Have Kids Of Your Own Some Day
“You won’t understand until you have kids of your own some day,” my mother used to say to me. Usually it was in relation to how overprotective she was being or how much she loved me. I would roll my eyes like a typical daughter and not even give it a second thought. Continue Reading...
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?
If memory serves me correctly, a standard question during a job interview is….”where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Although I am not applying for a job outside of the home as of yet, a smile comes across my face when thinking of the answer. Continue Reading...
Things I Won’t Miss, on Vacation
My husband and I are going on an adult only vacation with some friends tomorrow. We will be gone for five days and it feels so weird to know that we will be away from the kids for the entire time. I won’t know what to do with myself without them, but am going to try my best to enjoy myself. Continue Reading...
Overcoming Dinner Drama
Raising toddlers is a frustrating task….there I said it, the secret is out. The one thing that doesn’t come with an instruction manual and it would be the most useful to have! Continue Reading...