My kids ask us for a puppy or kitten a few times a week. "Mom, can we get a puppy?" "Maybe, someday." It's the same question, with the same answer. Their rebuttals change from time to time. "But (insert name here) has a puppy!" "Why are you so mean?" "We promise we will take ... Read More
A (Work) Day in the Life of Me
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
Choosing a Daycare: 11 Things to Keep in Mind
When choosing a daycare, there are a lot of things to consider. It is stressful. You will cry. Especially you first time mamas! The mom guilt associated with sending a child to daycare is REAL. So, when the day comes that you drop your baby off for the first time, you want to feel ... 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