play date noun noun: playdate a date and time set by parents for children to play together. The term "play date" used to scare me. I interpreted it as fabulous care-free stay at home moms inviting other fabulous care-free stay at home moms over for a light lunch, while the children were quietly occupied in the spacious Pottery Barn ... Read More
Working Moms: The Guilt is Real
As the kids get older, my working mom guilt is getting stronger. For the most part, it is controlled. But there are times when it just takes over my soul and I feel like a shit mom. When the kids were babies, they didn’t really realize I was at work and even if they did, they seemed happy and content. Now sometimes I wonder if they can tell that I am running around like a hot ... Read More
7 Books to Read in 2017
In 2016 I probably read two books, if that. Since reading helps me relax and stay CHILL, my goal is to read at LEAST seven books in 2017. Originally my target was one book a month, but I am trying to stay practical. Two kids, a J-O-B, a hubs, and an addiction to Netflix will most likely prevent me from hitting the dozen I was striving for. Below is the list that I am going ... Read More
Beat Up
My three year old needs one of us to lay with her to fall asleep. If we don't, she has no problem with whining and crying for hours straight, so we take turns laying next to her until she falls asleep to stay sane. Actually, let's be honest...I usually lay with her because she is screaming for me and not my husband. Does this sound familiar to any of you? In a perfect ... Read More
A Letter to my Threenager
Dear Daughter, I decided to write this letter to you because honestly I just want you to know exactly what I am dealing with. Hopefully you won't read this post until you are a mommy with a three year old just like YOU! Tonight, you wanted chicken nuggets for dinner, with lots of ketchup. But then you didn't want them. You refused to get a bath, so I got soaked ... Read More