Lately it seems like we spend more time in our minivan than we do at home. Between the back and forth drives to school, swimming lessons, play dates and birthday parties, we are pretty much always on-the-go. Plus, now that it's finally getting warm outside again, things are crazier then ever! I wouldn't trade our busy lifestyle, and the time we spend together for anything, but ... Read More
The Irony of Motherhood
Lately I've been thinking a lot about how ironic my role as a mother is. It seems like so many of the expectations that I had/have as a mom have turned out to be quite the opposite of what I originally thought they would be. My ability to appreciate irony has grown by leaps and bounds since the moment I became a mother. Naturally, I had no idea what to expect until I ... Read More
Six Reasons I’m Over Trying to Be a “do-it-all” Mom
{if you ever need a reminder: free printable} Once upon a time, long before I actually had children, I envisioned myself as a "do-it-all" mom. You know the type... she cooks Pinterest-worthy dinners, puts on real clothes every day, and exercises regularly. She keeps a spotless house, somehow manages to work from home, and still keeps up on all of her hobbies and her ... Read More
The Most Thankless Job There Is
Last night I finally climbed into bed after an exceptionally long and exhausting day. I was beyond tired, having woken up for the day before 5:00 AM, and thanks partly to the fact that I spent much of the night before comforting a child who had woken up terrified in the midst of a thunder storm, and nursing a baby who loves nothing more than to ... Read More
Taking Care of Mom
So, I went and got my hair cut the other day... for the first time since May. For those of you who are trying to do the math, it is mid February... That's right, nine months ago I made an appointment for myself and got a little trim. As someone who used to make a living as a hair stylist, I can assure you that nine months, without a trip to the salon, will ... Read More
I Have a Confession to Make…
It's been awhile since my last "I have a confession to make" blog post, and seeing as it's been one of those days around here, I figured why not give it a go and get some more totally irrelevant thoughts off of my chest. Brace yourselves, here I go... 1. My kids have been totally off the wall today, like non-stop crazy, I-wanna-rip-my-hair-out, off the wall. I ... Read More
Survival Parenting
I love my kids. I really and truly love them more than anything in the whole world... but sometimes they legitimately make me feel like a crazy person. Being a stay at home mom is a job I have always dreamed of having. I am incredibly thankful to my husband for working so hard to fulfill that wish for me, but the truth is, it isn't always easy. This past ... Read More
