The Day I Got Bullied At the Park… As an Adult
We talk all the time to children about bullies – what to look out for, how to stand up for yourself, how to exit the situation. We discuss how to […]
All the First Day Feels
I always seem to surprise myself.
Today is the day we’ve been thinking about all summer; the first day of 1st grade. My emotions have gone from excitement, to worry, back […]
I’m Done Having Babies and It’s Okay
The question of “when are you going to have kids?” started literally days after getting married.
The husband and I knew we were going to wait a bit, but it appeared […]
Things I Don’t Want to Hear When I’m Eating
When I’m enjoying some food, there are certain things I just don’t want to hear.
Now, you may be thinking of some obvious things, like really grotesque topics, and those would […]
The Negativity Needs to Go Away
Like most days recently, I started my day off judging how my stomach didn’t shrink as much as I had hoped it would after a night of sleeping. Is it […]
Becoming a Mother Enabled Me to Reach my Career Potential
Once Upon a Time, I Didn’t Know What I Wanted To Be When I Grew Up
When I was in elementary school, I was surrounded by fellow students who all seemed […]
Yes, I Bribed My Kid Today
It’s true.
Today is a Monday, and to make matters worse, it’s a Monday after a long family vacation. No one wanted to wake up, including the 3 year old who […]
Lessons in Rudeness, Learned at the Zoo
My kids and I have always loved the zoo. We go to any zoo we can get our hands on, but our “home” zoo is Brookfield Zoo. Ever since they […]
The Radio Is No Longer Safe for Little Ears
I have always (and will always) love singing along with the radio.
Anyone who knows me (or has ever ridden in the car with me) knows I like to just belt […]
Reminder: Having Kids Has Awesome Benefits
We parents love to complain about our kids.
We post memes and share blogs that make us nod our heads and murmur, “mmmhmm. SO true.” And I believe we gain some […]
Age Three Is NO Joke
Turns out the “terrible twos” are a walk in the park compared to the wonderful age of three.
I’ve often heard children of this age referred to as “threenagers” or as […]
Father’s Day: Beyond the Card
FATHER’S DAY IS AROUND THE BEND
Father’s Day is approaching! I know this because Target put out their selection of Father’s Day cards about, oh, three months ago (what is with […]
My Kids Act Nuts Around Our Neighbors
Can someone tell me why my kids seem to lose their minds around other families; especially neighbors?
It’s the strangest thing and I honestly cannot seem to figure this out.
My kids […]
When Daddy Travels
A LETTER TO MY CHILDREN
My precious offspring,
Daddy’s work requires him to travel quite a bit, and usually for around a week at a time. You know this well – it’s […]
Mom Guilt: Sunscreen addition
Look, there are more than enough things to feel guilty about as a mom: yelling at your kids, not buying them the entire toy aisle, forgetting it’s crazy sock day […]
The Precious Preschool Era
In the morning, my oldest daughter was going to her first ever day of preschool.
I had wanted to wait until she was three years old, which she had turned in […]
Customer Service 101, Doctors Edition
You know what really ruffles my feathers?!
When I am at a doctor’s (usually a specialist’s office), with my children in tow and we receive terrible customer service. Nothing irks me […]
The Joys of Getting My Five Year Old Dressed
WE LIVE IN THE WRONG CLIMATE
I don’t say that just because Chicago area winters and transitional seasons are rough (I used to think people were crazy for living here, so […]
On the Eve of your Last Day of Kindergarten
I seem to be on a bit of an emotional roller coaster.
First of all, how can you already be ready for full day school?
Wasn’t it just yesterday I was bringing […]
A Momma As Seen through Her Child’s Eyes
MOST BEAUTIFUL LADY IN THE WORLD
Typically, a young child thinks his or her mom is the most beautiful lady in the world. On numerous occasions, I’ve heard this sweet […]
It Was So Much Easier Being a Nanny
I had been working in a high stress hotel sales job for a few years when I decided to make a drastic life change. I was a newlywed living in […]
Kids Are Never Satisfied
I’ve come to the realization that children never are fully satisfied.
Ever.
They always want more. More candy, more toys, more allowance. More, more, more. Or they want something different than what […]
Mom Guilt Always Seems to Rear Its Ugly Head
Mom Guilt. If you are a mom, you get this.
It doesn’t matter if your child is a newborn or a grown adult; it appears once you become a mom.
It’s a […]
The Weight of the World on Tiny Shoulders
As parents, we often try to make childhood magical for our little ones, presenting the world around us as a nearly flawless wonderland.
We edit out most of the problems. And, […]
Things I Want For Mother’s Day
Another Mother’s Day is upon us.
It’s our once a year, time to hear how great we are doing as moms day. Usually, I would like to spend part of today […]