Yep. All of the ingredients - but we just can't get there.
(This is an embarrassing, actual photo of my dinner as I received it one night -
my fulfillment of a childhood comfort food craving, apparently, the only way it comes)
Monday morning:
We *finally* get into the car (after a few trips to retrieve forgotten items).
Seatbelts on.
Reverse.
Back the car DIRECTLY into the trash AND recycling bins.
Curse in front of my kid.
Exit car, clean up trash in the street (in heels and a skirt).
Re-situate garbage and recycling bins.
Back out again.
Make it to the carpool drop off *just* in time.
Rush to work.
Get further behind because of unexpected meetings.
Monday afternoon:
Still at work. Can't catch up.
Husband picks up kids (each at a different location). He...
People often us ask how we did it. Did we enroll them in lessons as toddlers? How did we get them to be so good? The answer is "WE DIDN'T." You see, I have the privilege of raising three children who are considered "Gifted and Talented." I firmly believe that the things we didn't do are just as important as the things we did do.
A family that plays together
Yes, their father and I have both been involved in music all of our lives. He plays several instruments and I sing, dance, and played in the band for many years. We have lived by the mantra that our children are beautiful additions to our lives, but not reasons to stop living our...
Late last week, my husband opened the door of our toddler's bedroom to the dreaded smell of vomit in his crib. Aaahhhh, poor baby had acquired the dreaded stomach bug! Unfortunately, the typical 24 hour illness has been around my home for going on 72 hours now, but so far has claimed only one victim. In the past few days I've cleaned, disinfected and laundered more than I've ever wanted. Luckily, the stomach bug hasn't reared its ugly head in our home in over a year, but with immediate action required, there are a few items that have really come in handy over the past few days. With this fresh on my mind I've put together a quick list...
I'm one of those moms who seems to be able to do it all. I admittedly have a lot on my plate, and while it may seem ironic, I've only ever added more the longer I've been working. Like many of us, I parent, work full-time, volunteer with different organizations, have hobbies, and even kick back and let my hair down whenever I want to. Over the years, I've mastered the art of balancing all of my interests right along with raising my children. But none of this could ever happen without my husband, my partner.
He and I are both very independent people. We joke all the time that, as cruel as it may sound, neither of us needs the...
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