Motherhood isn't all sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. I am ashamed to say that when I used to daydream about being a "Mommy," I pictured a glowing version of myself looking down lovingly on my newborn. That did happen, during the few seconds of the day when my colicky firstborn wasn't crying. The one thing I did not fully realize was how much GUILT is a part of … [Read more...]
The princess and the patsy
So yesterday I decided to be a lazy mommy. Between shuttling my son to school, fighting traffic to get my daughter to a doctor's appointment, driving her to her school, driving back to my son's school to bring him something he forgot, making an appointment with the principal for 7am after getting a snide look from his teacher (long story--that was just the string that broke … [Read more...]
A few hours off: 7 ways to Maximize Mommy Time
I used to be a military wife until my husband finished his time and left the Navy. Many things are different now but one thing remains the same, he is often overseas. He sacrifices and works in stressful conditions in order to provide the best for his family because he loves us. Which means I take care of the children for months at a time, without help from their dad. I … [Read more...]
The long journey back home
A Return to Writing I started out a writer. I toiled hours in my room typing on my dad's Apple IIC (yes--I am that old). I remember my first broken heart--when that Apple exploded and took 300 pages of the book I had spent the entire summer writing with it into oblivion. Yet--I continued to write. I was selected for a college scholarship and job which … [Read more...]
Look it’s Duck Dynasty Man!
So we were at Golden Corral...yeah I know no good can come of a story with that beginning...thank you again, Lou (my sister). Since she introduced the littles to this trough they dream of Golden Corral like I dream of Disney. Given the choice they would probably choose Golden Corral over the freaking happiest place on earth. Weirdos Anyway, back to so we were at Golden … [Read more...]