Summer is over. Maybe not officially over, but at our house, it feels like summer has come to an end since school started this week. I have mixed feelings about the summer coming to an end. The good mom inside me feels sad that the endless, sunny days with my kids have come to an…
Category: LAUGHTER
The Many Definitions of “Mother”
What is the definition of a “Mother”? Is it a woman who gives birth to a child? A female parent? A woman who nurtures, encourages and loves unconditionally? A woman who adopts a child and raises that child as her own? A woman who marries into a family with children and raises them with love…
5 Places To Avoid Taking Toddlers
Leaving the house with a toddler is a difficult task, only to be undertaken by the bravest of moms. Pre-baby, mom could just grab her purse and head out the door. Post-baby, juggling the amount of items needed for a simple trip to the grocery store with a toddler, rivals packing for a week-long vacation….
The Countdown To Summer Break
The musical melody of birds chirping woke me up this morning. Such a lovely, peaceful sound. Just kidding, I’m a mom! I woke up with one dog licking my face, another licking my foot, and my two kids bouncing on top of me like a seesaw, chatting about summer break. My older child was excitedly…
Are You Really Wearing That T-Shirt In Public?
While waiting in line at Dunkin’ Donuts, my daughter pointed to the man in front of us. In a louder-than-needed voice which all kids love to use, when they should be whispering, she said… “Mommy, Got Ticks? Why would anyone ask that? Who’s got ticks? Do I have ticks? Do you have ticks?”  The man…
A Mom’s Message To Daniel Tiger
Damn you Daniel Tiger. Yes, you are cute. Yes, you teach good lessons to my son. And yes, I love you much more than SpongeBob. But damn you for singing one song a hundred times in each episode. I end up with that song stuck in my head… all day long. My son likes to…
“OMG, That’s Like So Last Year!”
MOMENTS THAT MAKE ME LAUGH My kids and I were driving to visit family this weekend when I saw a sign that said “Giant Tag Sale Today”. I love a good tag sale. Whatever you call it… garage sale, yard sale, lawn sale, estate sale (I know, those are slightly creepy), rummage sale, moving sale,…
Recovering From A Day Of Daddy Being In Charge
The day after Mother’s Day is sort of like New Year’s Day in my house. It’s a day to recover. Why? Daddy was in charge for the day. All in all, I had a fabulous Mother’s Day. I am extremely grateful I was able to sleep in, and thanks to this “Do Not Disturb” sign, no…
Whose Story Is It Anyway?
MY STORY: Several years ago, a strange thing happened to my husband and me. We took an uneventful hike in a nearby park. After our hike, we decided to take a short-cut along a street, to get to our car. As we walked, I noticed a dollar bill floating down the street. I picked it…
How Cinco De Mayo Celebrations Have Changed With Parenthood
“OlĂ©”! Lots of things change when you become a mom. Celebrations involving alcohol for instance. For many years, I celebrated each Cinco De Mayo, with a group of friends, on an outdoor patio of a fun Mexican restaurant/bar in New York City. Happy hour always started extra early on Cinco de Mayo. Never-ending baskets of…