PROUD MOMMY MOMENT: My beautiful daughter recently turned 9. For her birthday she asked her friends, that in lieu of birthday presents, they instead make a donation to her favorite animal rescue organization. It’s a rescue where I volunteer weekly, and as a family, we also foster homeless kittens for them. So it’s near and…
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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…
It Happened: I Turned Into A Suburban Soccer Mom
There was a time, not that many years ago, when I was very afraid to become a soccer mom. The image that I envisioned with the title, “soccer mom”, or worse, “suburban soccer mom”, was not a good one. They are slightly crazy moms. Or so I thought. “Soccer moms” are those mini-van, driving moms…
“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…
Things Kids Love to Say Over and Over (and Over and Over Again)
Kids are creatures of habit. I am sure there are many reasons behind the psychology of why they repeat the same things over and over, but it can be exhausting for parents. Some days, I feel like my life is the movie Groundhog Day (I know you remember it, with Bill Murray, where the day…
Kids Fall Asleep In The Funniest Places
Kids fall asleep in the funniest places. And often in hilarious positions. They get to the point of exhaustion and just collapse wherever they are. My kids are no exception. I’ve gathered some of my favorite photos of my children asleep in funny spots. Yes, I take pictures! Usually the hubby and I have a good…
Spring Break Is Over And Now I Need a Vacation
Spring Break was very different for me in the 1990’s, then it is now! Daytona Beach, Cancun, MTV, Bikinis, Sunburns, Mai Tai’s, Bahama Mama’s, Wet T-Shirt Contests (No, no, no… I swear, I never actually competed in those!). One Spring Break I did hang out with OJ Simpson and Colin Quinn (from MTV). True story….
A Letter To My Daughter About Loving Her Body
One of my goals as a mom is to teach my daughter to love her body. However perfect or imperfect it is and becomes, as she grows up, I want her to love it. She may have chubby legs, skinny legs, a small booty, a big booty, or whatever. I want her to embrace her…
4 Ways Parents Embarrass Their Slightly Older Little Ones
Ways parents embarrass their kids? Hmmm, I’d have to say the list is endless. Up until they were about age 4 or 5, my kids weren’t often embarrassed by me or their dad. We could say or do anything goofy, loud, silly. And they wouldn’t mind. I just asked my cute 5-year-old if I ever embarrass…