I have been a mom for almost SEVEN years (OMG I cannot deal) and am amazed every single day that I am in charge of two little people. Sometimes I think back to what life was like before these little loves were in my life and it seems like SO LONG AGO. Here are some things that changed for me since having kids...I am sure that a lot of you can relate. Before Kids: ... 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
Unprepared Mom
I pretty much loathe making plans ahead of time because it seems that the plans always change. Whether it be from a sick kid, or weather, or whatever the case may be that particular day, something seems to come up. So, most weekends we do not have a "plan." We wing it. We are freaking wingers and I love it. All of you date-book lovers out there must be having an anxiety ... Read More
Kidless in Newport
After months of anticipation and planning, we finally did it. Hubs and I left our comfortable nest for three days to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary. TEN. FREAKING. YEARS. That deserves a trip away from the little ones, right? Side note: We have never left the kids for longer than a night with anyone- so this trip was major for us. The destination? Newport, ... Read More
36
In less than 2 weeks I will be 36. Forty is not far away and I am feeling old. Why you ask? Oh, here are just 36 reasons. I feel weird/awkward shopping at Urban Outfitters. This has been my FAVORITE store since I could afford the clothes after college. Now when I am shopping in the store (which is so rare), I am surrounded by tweens and ... Read More