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…
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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…
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…
My Worst Fear…Mice!
I am afraid of mice. There I said it! Not Mickey, but all other slithery, mouse-like creatures. Did you know that mice can squeeze their bodies through the tiniest cracks and openings? Here’s the thing I live in a semirural…
