I am not who I used to be. I use words like “potty” and “tummy.” I am more gentle when speaking and will talk to any child I come into contact with.
I am not who I used to be. I no longer stay up past 9:00 p.m. The days are longer now. The evenings are so hectic. My eyes are heavy by the end of the afternoon. I run only on adrenaline now.
I am not who I used to be. My car is always messy. Crumbs and completed school assignments are everywhere. I used to take pride in my car but we are always in it now, so it’s harder to keep clean.
I am not who I used to...
I have never looked forward to a vacation the way I have looked forward to my Disney vacation this year. August was a blur, September is my busiest work month of the year, but then came October ... vacation at DISNEY WORLD! My son and I had a full week together in the happiest place on earth. We flew out less than 48 hours after I executed the largest conference of my career followed by six glorious park days then we'd be home the following Friday.
Whelp, that plan went out the window somewhere around Thursday morning, our last day in the parks when word of Hurricane Matthew went from "oh yeah, a hurricane could hit" to "a hurricane could very likely...
I love a good theme. From birthday parties to Halloween costumes, I love thinking about all the little details. Joel and I used to dress up even before we had an excuse a child. But after we had Judah, we became all about the family costume. That's right--kids AND parents taking the neighborhood in disguise. And I'm here to tell you that it's not as intimidating as it may seem.
1. Start asking your child what they want to be early. Before Judah could express which superhero he wanted to be, I took it upon myself to find an easy group costume that would require minimal effort. But for the last few Halloweens, I began asking him what he wanted...
Yep. I'm that Facebook friend. The one who leaves nothing to the digital imagination when it comes to her political beliefs. You probably either love me or hate me. Maybe you've even blocked me or unfriended me. That's a chance I'm willing to take.
Growing up, I was the kid who watched Dateline instead of cartoons. Who stayed inside from recess in 5th grade to watch the OJ verdict. Who 'felt' issues with a intensity beyond her years. And while my involvement in politics has occasionally taken a backseat to other parts of life, it has come back with a vengeance since my daughter was born.
Becoming a mother instantly raised the stakes for me. My perspective on the issues evolved and...
tau·tol·o·gy - the saying of the same thing twice in different words, for example: working mom.
When I was little, I remember always having the desire to be a mom. I thought about how many kids I would have and what their names would be. It never crossed my mind to be a stay at home mom. My mom worked. Most of my friends' moms worked. So I just figured I would work.
For eight years, I have worked full-time. Now that I'm a mom of two little kids, that hasn't changed. Despite that, my hours, days and weeks are different. I miss out on early morning snuggles, daytime play dates and story-time at the library. My day is filled with emails and computer staring. Of...
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The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
The Best Coffee in BR is Actually in Ascension
Like a lot of moms I'm often in need of caffeine on a regular basis and...
