Recently when people give me an attitude or present me with bullshit that I just can't deal with, I have had a recurring response in my head. "I'm almost freaking 40- I don't have time for this or IDGAF." For the last year, I have dreaded turning 40. DREADED. It's happening in June, and yes, I have a countdown app on my phone reminding me how many days I have ... Read More
To My Ten-Year-Old Son on His Birthday
Dear Son: We have been excitedly counting down for the last few weeks, and today is the day. You are officially a ten year old. Double digits. Before you were born, your dad and I thought we were living our best lives; going out with friends, staying up late, sleeping in, and honestly who knows what else. I remember times where I would be so bored because “there was nothing ... Read More
Animal-less
My kids ask us for a puppy or kitten a few times a week. "Mom, can we get a puppy?" "Maybe, someday." It's the same question, with the same answer. Their rebuttals change from time to time. "But (insert name here) has a puppy!" "Why are you so mean?" "We promise we will take ... Read More
A Wreck: Another Major Life Event
It is fascinating how life can change in a matter of seconds. This past Sunday, I decided to take my eight-year-old son for a much needed, way overdue haircut. The weather was nice, and all he wanted to do was ride his scooter. The couch, snacks, and reruns of Bravo shows were ... Read More
The Drama of Dressing a Four Year Old
Getting my daughter dressed is a daily task that I do not look forward to. Whether it's picking out an outfit for pre-K or putting on pajamas on at night, there are typically lots of tears, yelling, stomping and just craziness. For this reason, I let her dress herself a majority of the time because my nerves just can't take it. Sometimes though, I need her to look somewhat ... Read More