Pictures from cameras with light-bulb flashes...then later on, throw away cameras. Maybe Polaroids or some low-quality home videos. This is pretty much all we have, as adults today, to remember our childhoods. I sure do have a juicy diary that I would occasionally write in as a tween, as well as some interesting graffiti and doodling on my CCD books to remind me of those ... Read More
A Unicorn Party
This past weekend, my little baby girl turned FOUR. FOUR! Where did the time go? It has been a long four years filled with laughter, tears, screaming and smiles...and wine. Lots of wine. For the last few months, she has been requesting a "Unicorn Party" to celebrate her big day. Pinterest supplied me with so many amazing ideas, but let's be real. There was not a lot of ... Read More
My Thoughts on Play Dates
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
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