I miss the village too.  The article currently making the social media rounds, depicts a collective longing of the ubiquitous American mother, a woman totally dumbfounded by the ability to have everything and nothing at the exact same time.   We... Continue reading →

I stumbled across this gem of a image on Facebook this weekend….. I swear it was like cosmic timing. Does anyone else see the irony in this ‘teach through love’ image the internet sent to all of us parents….. Cause... Continue reading →

I’m about 3 inches deep into an entire sleeve of double stuff Oreos at the moment, and its only 3pm.   It could be worse, I could have said I’m on my second bottle of Pinot, don’t think the thought hasn’t... Continue reading →

While snuggling Logan into a morning nap, that was DESPERATELY needed after listening to his world (in his estimation) literally end, I realized something: The sharp edges of parenting have started to wear off. It started out as a nice... Continue reading →

You know when you build something up in your mind, convinced its going to be awesome, like *hypothetically* waving goodbye to your husband and your kids, so excited for some down time.  Then you close the door and turn around... Continue reading →

I just waved goodbye to Kev and the big boys for THREE whole days.  I’ve been waiting for this moment, to be alone in MY house, for at least 5 years now.  Technically, I have the baby with me, but... Continue reading →