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...
Category Archives: Family
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...
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...
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...
Mom Vs. Mom
I don’t recall when I became this paranoid person, who worries about every little thing regarding my kids. There isn’t a moment in the day that goes by that I am not over-analyzing my mothering skills and wondering what more I could be doing. Continue Reading...
Looking For A Connection
I remember getting dolled up every Friday night when I was younger, hoping to meet “Mr. Right,” or at least “Mr Right Now.” It would take me a full day of shopping for an outfit, getting my nails and hair done and rehashing the game plan to my friends. Continue Reading...
7 Things I Never Thought I Would Say
Life with toddlers is always entertaining and I can’t help but chuckle many times during the day at the things they ask me. Here are just a few examples of what I said just in the past few days. Continue Reading...