The Evolution of My Hair: Throughout my teens and 20’s, my hair was my favorite accessory. I styled it for hours on end. Crimped and spiral-curled to perfection. Then well sprayed with Aqua Net, for a night out. Can you tell I grew up in the `80’s? My big hair was a thing of…
Category: PARENTHOOD
“You’re The Meanest Mom In The World!”
Moms, I have a question for you… Have you ever been called “the meanest mom in the whole world”? If your answer is “no”, consider yourself lucky. But I have to tell you… it’s probably coming. If you’re like me (and most moms), and your answer is “yes”, well then, welcome to the club. According…
Life as a Mom of a Boy
I love having a son. My son is sweet and loving and handsome, and the best part – he loves to snuggle! Sweetness times ten. I can’t get enough of him. He’s seriously the best boyfriend I have ever had. Boys are truly a blessing. But… they can also be a bit of a challenge for…
The Gorilla Shouldn’t Have Been Killed, But It’s Not The Zoo’s Fault
A 17-year-old Silver Back Gorilla Was Shot and Killed at the Cincinnati Zoo After a Child Climbed Into His Enclosure. I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines and the frightening video onlookers shot of the incident at the Cincinnati Zoo when officials were forced to shoot Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla. It’s all over the news. Here’s…
Why I Don’t Answer The Phone
Friends and family sometime complain that I never answer my phone. There is a very simple reason why. The short answer: BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN. The long answer: BECAUSE I HAVE CHILDREN! Read this mom’s explanation. I love it because I feel the same. She summed it up perfectly. Don’t expect me to answer the phone…
Seriously, Just Go The F**k To Sleep
HONEST PARENTING MOMENT: Most kids haven’t yet learned the full value of sleep. The important preciousness of catching your much needed zzzzzzz’s. So kids fight against going to sleep. Every single night. I admit, I struggle with bedtime. I am home alone every evening with my kids and each night feels like the movie, “Groundhog Day”….
That Moment When You Realize You Traded Your Sanity For…
That moment when you realize you traded your sanity for…Your Children! When you are lucky enough to have children, you give them your “all”. You commit fully. And doing that often means losing every ounce of sanity you may have had left. It happens to each and every parent. It’s a fair trade, though… your…
Questions To Ask Before A Playdate: Do You Own A Gun?
When arranging my kids’ playdates, I never ask the question – “Do you have a gun in your house?” But I’m beginning to think I should start asking that question. Though I imagine it to be an awkward conversation, it is without a doubt, an important one. One reason I think I need to begin…
The Kids Who Should Have Been There: Sandy Hook 3 Years Later
A couple months ago, my 4th grader played a soccer game against the 4th grade Newtown, Connecticut soccer team. Newtown, Connecticut. Our neighbors. It’s a beautiful and charming New England town. Also the home of Sandy Hook, where one of the country’s worst mass shootings occurred. Sadly that’s how the world knows Newtown now. Being a…
16 Fun PG-Rated Ideas For Your Elf On The Shelf
Holiday season is officially here. Which means if you have children, your ELF has returned! We’ve had an elf for the past 8 years. “Snowflake“. Named by my daughter when she was 2. Last year I lost Snowflake. I completely forgot where I had hidden him after the previous Christmas. I hunted and searched and just…