I've been a stay at home mom for a full week now. So far so good. No crazy mama moments. After spending the last 18 years or so working outside of the home, the transition has proven a little surprising. Everyone's got jokes. Currently my unemployed status has been the butt of many a joke among the adults in the family. I don’t mind. It’s all in good fun. I … [Read more...]
Just call me “a soon to be stay at home mom”
photo source Monday was a big day. After a sleepless night, I woke up, went to work, and put in my resignation. I have been considering this decision for a very long time--at least a year. I've spent most of my adult life working for the same company with people I consider my second family. But my real family comes first. The daughter that needs help moving around … [Read more...]
20 Minute Workouts for Busy Moms
I've got less than two weeks to tone things up and I thought I would share how I am doing it. Why am I doing this? Well, for one, I am still mortified over splitting my favorite pair of "fat" jeans yesterday. It was my go to pair for those days when I am bloated and PMS-ing. (Please note--sadly, yesterday wasn't one of those hormonally bloated days. I have just … [Read more...]