I'm becoming a cranky old lady. Here is a short list of things that I can no longer tolerate: hashtags, group texts, the slightest hint of heartburn, shitty cocktails, a lack of available parking spaces, traffic, being late for anything, being kept waiting for anything, passive … [Read more...]
Summer Preview
Today is Memorial Day. The house is a mess. The kids are still in their pajamas. They're watching videos on YouTube, which I have to disconnect from my social media accounts so that the auto-tweets stop going out looking like this: They're happy, though. To play video … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Next To Godliness
Kyle learning how to wash dishes. October, 2012. Bonus photos: How did one turn into the other? The only ways I know how to make this happen are: -hire a cleaning lady (or man, once or twice I hired a cleaning man) -put all pieces into zip top bags and spray … [Read more...]
Little Tornadoes
This is what it looks like on the outside: Mother and father and 2 children. A 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house in the suburbs. My husband has a great job and our kids go to a great school. I take the children to school, getting a 2-mile walk in each morning. I spend the … [Read more...]
This Is Why There Are So Many Mom Blogs
When you hear something that someone is doing differently, it may feel like a judgment against your own choices. But if you're comfortable with your choices, and they are working for you, someone else's different opinion doesn't bother you at all. This is a huge pitfall for new … [Read more...]