It’s 5:30pm and I just braved at least 30 minutes of the world’s most frustrating traffic before stopping to pick up my daughter at school. I still have a significant drive home with a planned stop at the grocery store. I’ve been up since 4:45am and am pretty sure that loading her into the car… Read More Parking Lot Confessional
No, no. Not in that “let’s have a good time!” sort of way. More like that, “I’ve had just about enough of everything and I’m at my breaking point” sort of way. I am so tired of people droning on about the weather (myself included), but I’m really hoping that endless days of cold and… Read More Ready to Rage
The first few years of a child’s life are generally associated with fresh little nicknames: Terrible Twos, Threenagers, Effing Fours. But somewhere between those threes and those fours lies a dark, dark place confusing stage. All I can do is sit back and watch while this sweet little girl in a tutu is trying to figure… Read More The Age of Frustration
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous” — Aristotle With my daughter approaching the big 4 and her love for anything craft growing at an equally rapid rate, this mom has been on the hunt for new project ideas. This past weekend we went to the 27th Annual Arts Day in… Read More Nature Art
Oh man. I think I’m a nag. I hate to admit this, but I’m sure that my husband would love that I finally copped to it. I just feel like I do everything right — and when I say this I am only referring to household operations. This would include things such as: loading the… Read More True Confessions: I’m a Control Freak
I love my record player. I’ve had my Panasonic dual-cassette turntable for probably about 25 (or more) years now. It’s covered in ridiculous stickers and sits on top of my dresser, tucked away in our closet / ironing / workout room. I’ve dragged it with me through all of my moves through my 20s, along… Read More For the Record
Having a daughter has raised my awareness of women in the media. Women selling things. More focus on pretty than strong. There’s nothing wrong with pretty, by the way. I’m not writing this to chastise anyone. But I often think about this question: What do I want for my daughter in terms of confidence, health,… Read More Real Women, Real Inspiration
Is my daughter watching too much TV? Getting too much screen time? Is she getting enough “fresh air”? Is she going to pick up a stomach virus? A serious personal dread of mine. Are people going to pick on her at school? Am I spoiling her with clothes or toys? Am I using my phone… Read More Scaredy-Mom
I’m forever trying to think of ideas to keep my preschooler entertained without having to turn the TV on. January can be tough enough with its deep-freeze temps, but add some heavy snow to the mix, and I need to step up my indoor entertainment game. So here I am, sharing some of our snowy… Read More Snowed In
Walking in the door from a long day at work, pre-K in tow. Drop my bag, her backpack, my empty travel coffee mug, unload about 56 empty grody Tupperware containers from said bags into previously clean and empty sink. Shoes off, jackets off. Entryway littered with all of our stuff. Clock says 6:10. My mission… Read More Dinner Time Shenanigans
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