I wrote on Facebook the other day about how my time as a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) seems like another life. This is the space where I documented most of those days. When I take time to come back here it is usually because I am looking for a photo or photos, not necessarily to reminisce. And…
Still Here.
I’m sorry I wasn’t paying attention. I regret it now. Hindsight and all that. I regret that I didn’t always answer when you called for me, or pay attention to what you were trying to say to me. But sometimes I did. I know I did. Because I helped you tie your shoe and…
Zoom to 16
The moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child I was very excited to fill my mind full of baby knowledge. I purchased and read all the books. Okay, obviously not ALL of them, but it felt like it. I also kept a detailed calendar notebook that I found at the bookstore…
Completely Honest
Last night I took the dog to the vet for his wellness checkup and vaccines. We waited almost an hour to go in because there was an emergency situation with another dog patient. I was completely honest with the very kind young lady behind the counter while asking her how much longer it would be….
I’ll Sleep When I Am Dead
“Oh no,” I hear from the back of the van as the morning radio news plays, and the four of us approach the school campus. “I left my backpack.” These are not the words a single mom, who works full time, wants to hear one minute before dropping her kids off at school. A school…
13, Going on… and on…
Several weeks ago Ben had his braces taken off. (I know he doesn’t really want me to talk about him on the blog very much anymore and I respect that. But unfortunately (although not really), he has the honor of being my first born child. Therefore, all the firsts happen with him and I get…
Kid Requests
My kids are always asking for stuff. From a quarter for that dumb toy from China, from inside the Godforsaken machine in the lobby of the pizza place, to toilet paper. Obviously one of these things is a necessity (at least in our house) and the other SO. IS. NOT. Here are some other things they…
Mistaken
Last night I stood by the stove top, in front of a pan full of taco meat, something I have done MANY times before. The t.v. was on and there were kid voices all around me, requesting things and making exclamations. On one side of me, near the pantry was a child nagging me for…
Moments
I am a working woman now and my days seem to fly by, even though summer is here. The kids are spending most of their days with a trusted “sitter” and someone who has become a friend since we’ve known her, beginning at 16 years of age (she is now 22). While I miss those…
Redefining at Mom 2.0
“I have what I call ‘moments of great gumption’”. – Meredith Sinclair “All I have to be is me.” – Allison Slater Tate “Allow your schedule to be altered.” – Danielle Walker “For tweets – it should be something you would say to your friend.” – Kj Dell’Antonia These are not my words. They are…