I never really wanted to be a dance mom. As the mother of three daughters, I figured it would be inevitable that at least one of them… Read more “Life of a Fake Dance Mom”
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The most beautiful word
I think mother is the most beautiful word in the English language. When I think of its beauty and turn it over in my mind, I’m not… Read more “The most beautiful word”
5 Important Lessons in Five Years
I have had the pleasure of looking into these beautiful blue eyes for the last 5 years. My son and oldest child, Donald, turns five years old… Read more “5 Important Lessons in Five Years”
When Motherhood Feels Like a Dress Rehearsal for the Real Thing
It occurs to me sometimes that I am meandering through life still trying to figure things out in my mid-thirties, the age at which I had always… Read more “When Motherhood Feels Like a Dress Rehearsal for the Real Thing”
The Meanest Mom Ever!
Yup. That’s me…according to my son. He’s 11, so that should pretty much tell you everything you need to know. There have been lots of heavy sighing,… Read more “The Meanest Mom Ever!”
Hail to the No
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” ~Josh Billings Josh Billings was the… Read more “Hail to the No”
Step Into The Momfessional
Since we’re stepping inside the momfessional this week, I’m giving up a few of my parenting-fail secrets. 1. I look really organized on the outside, but don’t… Read more “Step Into The Momfessional”
My Fabulous Life…Courtesy of Pinterest
I’m kind obsessed with Pinterest – the social media site that’s filled with beautiful pictures of homes that I will never own, meals I will never cook,… Read more “My Fabulous Life…Courtesy of Pinterest”
An Open Letter to the Employers of America
A good friend’s youngest son started Kindergarten this year. She’s a stay-at-home mom and hasn’t worked outside the home since her oldest son, now 11, was born… Read more “An Open Letter to the Employers of America”
Living Child Free – Week 1
Despite a few obstacles being thrown in our direction,”A” made it to camp in one piece! From the moment we arrived, I was completely at ease leaving… Read more “Living Child Free – Week 1”