Monthly Archives: February 2015

Banishing the guilt of a working mom

“There will be times you feel like you've failed. But in the eyes, heart, and mind of your child, you are SUPER MOM!” –...

To Slumber Party or Not to Slumber Party: That is the...

Just last week my five year old daughter happily jumped in the backseat when I picked her up from school and said "Susie is...

The After Hours Nosh

I don't know about you, but once I've put my brood down for the night, it hits me.  It's like clockwork - 9:00pm. I...

Infertility: A Friend’s Perspective

Dear friend, Today I am sad.  Today I empathize.  Today I feel as though I physically am missing the piece of you that is missing. ...

Snow Days: Why I Dread Them

Aww, the joy of a snow day. Every year when there’s the slightest chance of snow Facebook lights up with my friends posting their...

Be Your Child’s Best Teacher

Be Your Child’s Best Teacher
From the beginning, your children need you. You care for, nurture, and instruct them in everything. From you, they learn to tie their shoes,...

Why I Do What I Do.

The stay-at-home mom is an enigmatic creature. Often spotted wearing her workout clothes with dried sweat providing the perfect accent to her already un-coiffed...

What I Love About This Age

About a year ago, I wrote What I Love About This Age and today I'm bringing you the second edition. It seems like every stage my...

Laundry Is My Nemesis

Our laundry situation was fairly under control until we added a third baby to the mix.  I had help for about a week after...

Surviving a Move with Kids

Last Spring, my husband accepted a new job in a new town. We knew that ultimately our family would be following with a move,...

Drowning in Distractions: Taking Control of My Days

Do you ever feel like you are drowning in the distractions of life?  I've been feeling that way a lot lately.  So many things...

To My Future Daughter-In-Love

Daughter-In-Love, I think about you often.  Ever since my sweet little man came into my life, I can't take my mind off of you. What...