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A (Work) Day in the Life of Me

October 18, 2017 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

                My life is a shit show.  I know this, my kids know this, and most of you reading know this.  If you don't know, now you know. For the first time since 6 AM, my ass is on the couch and I am enjoying a glass of pinot grigio.  Don't judge.  It's Wine Wednesday after all.  Luna Petunia is blaring in the ... Read More

My Thoughts on Paternity Leave

August 22, 2017 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

Since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that he will be taking two months of paternity leave when his wife gives birth to their second daughter later in the year, I have read numerous articles and heard many conversations about the what seems to be controversial topic.  Why is he taking paternity leave? Is 2 months too long for someone to take paternity leave?  Maybe he ... Read More

Summer: 12 Reasons Why I’m Stressed AF

June 14, 2017 by thiscoolmom 4 Comments

Isn't the summer supposed to be enjoyable?  Isn't it supposed to be CARE FREE?  Shouldn't we be lounging poolside sipping umbrella drinks while reading our favorite books?  Perhaps a few naps would be fabulous, too.  Hahahhahahaha,  silly billies!  We are moms!  The complete opposite happens in the summer!  Didn't you know?  There is no lounging and there certainly is no such ... Read More

School Talk

September 28, 2015 by thiscoolmom 1 Comment

  I'm sweating.  Walking frantically through the long hallways of my old high school, trying to find my locker.  But I don't know my locker number.  No clue. Once I finally figure out what I think could be it, I have no idea what the combination is.  Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.  My books aren't the correct ones for the classes on my schedule....but I ... Read More

Stress Relief

August 11, 2015 by thiscoolmom 5 Comments

I am mentally and physically exhausted.  If you are not in the mood to listen to a bitch fest, then move right along. House for Sale.  This year has been a wild one.  Our home has been on the market since JANUARY.  We have had at least thirty showings. Meaning cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning.  Picking up toys constantly.  Making multiple beds. Trying to coordinate ... Read More

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Thanks for visiting my blog, which is a work in progress. I'm a (cool) mom & wife with a full time job, trying to balance it all. My interests include Pinot Grigio, Netflix, blogging, fashion, the treadmill & reading celeb gossip when I am not busy packing lunches & wiping butts. Cheers!

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