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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

Unprepared Mom

July 19, 2016 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

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

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

No Sleep Till…..

August 18, 2015 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

Our sleeping situation is SO f'd up.  SO F'd up!! 105 minutes.  That is how long it took precious Scarlett to fall asleep last night.  The entire process is just beyond frustrating, because this ritual leaves no time for me time, us time, or housekeeping time.  There is no time to breathe and wind down. And yes, she still sleeps in our bed.  We tried everything (cry it ... 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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