Monday was a snow day — a blessing in disguise. A break from the hectic schedule of school, activities, homework. My husband even stayed home…woo hoo…this never happens unless it is a snow day or he is sick. One of…
Category: Family
Love Thursday: Elf + Shrek’s Puss in Boots = Compliant Mommy
When my kids want me to let them do something, they will bring out the big guns. The “mommy-cannot-say-no-to-us” move. The move in question would be the Elf pose crossed with the Puss in Boots pose. Huh?? What?? Wait, ever…
Guest Post at JessicaKnows
I posted over at JessicaKnows about a hat. Yes, a hat. Go on over and check it out.
Parenting Fail
Lately in my tweets and posts, I use the term “Fail” — to describe an unwanted outcome. On twitter I have started my own hashtag #domesticgoddessfail to describe my own feeble attempts at housekeeping and cooking. Believe there will always…
Wednesdays R Us: SledMom
This may or may not be me hurtling down a slope face first on a foam sled. Submitted to Wordless Wednesday, 5 minutes for Mom, The Not-So-Blog Blog, Punky Monkey’s, Wordful Wednesday, Go Graham Go, Moomette’s Mama Mentor Blog, All…
Presenting! Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Disney On Ice
When I think of the circus I think of the three rings, acrobats, animals, and of course the elephants. MomCentral and Feld Entertainment have joined forces with RinglingBros and DisneyOnIce to bring you special offers for families to go to…
Terrible Twos Are Not So Terrible
For my three children, the terrible twos were a nonevent. I was expecting the worst with my oldest, but never saw it. Now three is a different story. At 2 years old a child can be subdued by moving them…
I Vant To Be Alone — Mommy MeTime
As a mom I value my free time. Although I can never fully relax since I am always thinking/worrying about my children. I’ve never been away by myself — I envy moms who go to a hotel or on a…
Talk About Tuesday
Let’s talk about my minivan for a moment shall we? The van is much more than a vehicle. Much more than a means of transportation. It is our home on wheels — a family room on wheels if you will.…
Just Not in the Mood
I was going to write a funny post about wearing yet another purple Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt to the health club, but I just don’t feel like it. About 4 or 5(?) years ago I heard about a young boy…