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Working Mom Guilt
There is nothing like the completely helpless feeling that comes when your child is really sick. When they look to you to make them feel better, and you just can’t. That kind of…
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GNO…It’s Coming!!!!
I had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. I love weekends like these. We had a little fun, and got a lot done. Leaves me feeling rested and prepared to face the…
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The Saddest Day of the Year
On Wednesday afternoon, I got a call at school from our daycare. Michael had a 101 fever. This was sad enough in and of itself. But the REALLY sad part was that because…
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A Halloween First
Halloween has never really been our thing. It’s fun and we love the candy, but dressing up and pumpkin carving and staying up past nine o’clock? Eh… For the past few years, we’ve…
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That’s Why I Pray
This morning, I went tearing through my purse at a red light because I was convinced I had left my cell phone at home. Again. Or at the grocery store. Again. Or in…
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Christmas 2013: Part Two
This is the second part of a two-part series about gifts we are getting the kids this year for Christmas. Be sure to check out Part One for more ideas. Aside from all…
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Christmas 2013: Part One
This year, I tried something new with my Christmas shopping. I spent September and October buying all the kids presents. I am basically finished with their Christmas now, which leaves me the month…
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Almay Eye Pads
I admit it. My mother is going to cringe. My sister is going to judge. But I shall not tell a lie. I don’t take my eye make up off at night. There.…
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A Celebratory Splurge
A few weeks ago, my principal asked me to go on the morning announcements one morning to share some information about a fundraiser I am doing with a club that I am the…
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Chalk, Tattle-Telling, and Volume Control
Having kids provides hours of entertainment. HOURS. Especially at the ages Bean and Gracie are right now. Bean is four and he is awesome at it. He asks questions around the clock these…
