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TV Pick: Jane the Virgin

December 28, 2015 by thiscoolmom 1 Comment

Throughout the last year or so, I have heard the show "Jane the Virgin" mentioned numerous times.  Honestly, I immediately thought that I was too old for the show and it would be too corny for me. The fact that it is on the CW turned me off too....their shows don't often appeal to me.  Raunchy R rated shows tend to be my go-to.  But I got sucked in, thanks to one of my BFF ... Read More

Changes

September 15, 2015 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

  In the past few weeks, we have moved (staying with my parents for 2 months until they move, then buying their house!), DJ started Kindergarten, Scarlett started daycare, my commute got longer, and hubs started teaching at a new school and coaching a new football team. Talk about MAJOR adjustments. So far I am staying somewhat calm. As one would guess, these ... 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

“Mom, Where is the iPad?”

August 13, 2015 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

I must hear the question a few times a day.  Sometimes I hide it or say it's broken.  The look on their little faces knowing that they cannot play "Monkey Pre-School Lunchbox" or watch another episode of Tumble Leaf literally is the saddest thing ever.  I am so guilty of letting these devices distract my children for hours while I cook, clean, and take a moment to breathe.  But ... Read More

Today.

July 21, 2015 by thiscoolmom Leave a Comment

Too sick to write, but this pic explains it all. ... 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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