Let none of us mommies kid ourselves, motherhood is hard. Anyone that says differently either has the patience, energy & halo of a saint or they are on really great pills. For somebody like me, who suffers from chronic anxiety, it can be nearly impossible on certain days. People often ask me why I […]
“So you are just a stay at home mom?” “Are you ever going back to work?” Questions that are meant as accusations are asked with a judging smirk “Working mom” is uttered as if it were a dirty phrase What kind of mother would leave their child at this early stage? A mother […]
When you think they are not looking, they are taking mental note. They learn through your actions & watch as you emote. They can read the arch in your brow & recognize a blank stare They can tell if you are interested or just too busy to care. When you think that they can’t hear you, they […]
I have a little bit of a confession to make. I am sort of a home body. I am perfectly content to loaf on the couch after a day of work or once the weekend rolls around. Life is exhausting. When you have children, it is even more so. The thing is that you […]
If you were tuned into us a couple of days ago, you would have seen my thoughts on why God made our children so cute. Their sheer adorableness is their best defense. A few fluttered eyelashes & a couple of sweet smiles & you have almost forgotten why you were frustrated with them in the first place. […]
Raising a child is a lot like creating a great piece of art. It all begins with the birth of your child. Your baby is like a blank canvas, pure & untouched. You have a vision of what your creation should be. You formulate a plan in your mind of how you will achieve this […]
I consider myself a pretty upbeat person. I smile at strangers. I sing & dance around my office at work & I try to find joy even on the days that I am feeling somewhat joyless. I try to remain positive, but it is not always easy when you are surrounded by so much […]
I frequently write about my relationship with my husband. I like to joke at his expense often. (Sorry honey) The truth is I know that I am no picnic. I am moody, cranky and many times I do not give him enough credit for all that he does around the house and with our daughter. […]
Here is something that many of you might not know about me. I hate exercise. I don’t just dislike it. I have a genuine hatred for it, which is funny considering that I was a regional manager for a fitness chain for 10 years. I know that we need exercise. I know that it is […]
There was a lot of controversy this week regarding a photo that was released of Bill Belichick kissing his grown daughter on the lips after the Superbowl. I saw all of the jokes on social media & the jabs at him from news outlets. Jokes of incest and words of disgust were aimed at this family […]