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
Social Media, Blogging, and Kids
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
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
Kids: Before and After
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