Sick Kids and Mom Guilt – How Do We Win?
One of the hard decisions that a working mom has to make is the decision whether or not her child...
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Tag: mayhem
End of School Year Frazzle
Many of you already have kids out of school for the summer. Not here, there’s two more days left. We’ve been running from here to there and everywhere. My oldest, “A”, is finishing up her 8th grade year....
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Much Ado Around Here
Hi! You’re still here! Good. There’s been loads going on around here. I know, I always...
Read MoreSummer Vacation Orientation 2012
Well, this post has been sitting in drafts for a month now. Sorry – it has gotten crazy around here. We’ve gone on a trip, big kids went to resident camp, we got a puppy, and started a 1/2 bath remodel. Wowza!...
Read MorePoop is Not Chocolate
Gross. Just gross. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve had to tell my toddler that this past week. I’m thankful that he hasn’t tried eating it yet. Yep, we’re potty training. At least…...
Read MoreFearing Potty Training
C’mon… Most of us moms have them. I fear constantly cleaning up pee puddles, even worse poop messes. I also have fears about how long it will take. Yuck! I really don’t handle it well. But… I can deal...
Read More30 Days of Thankful
The time has come again to take the time to be thankful. My friend from college started 30 Days of thankful last year on Facebook. I really enjoyed taking the time each today to reflect on things for which I am thankful. Each...
Read MoreI’ve Made it Halfway!
You remember that I’m taking the NaBloPoMo challenge this month, right? It has been quite a challenge but I can say that it is getting easier (as I sit here at 11:15 PM writing this post). It’s starting to become a...
Read MoreWhat Mom Does All Day
Even though today hasn’t been the best day, here I am. My brain is a fog. My day started with getting A and G up and out the door for school. Actually, this was the best part of the day. It went fairly smoothly. Baby E...
Read MoreMom Needs a Break
Toddler tantrums have become an every day occurrence (sometimes multiple times a day). Then, don’t forget, I’ve got a tween. And, she’s in full mood swings. Then, there’s the 8 year old who’s...
Read MoreI’m trying to make memories here!
That actually came out of my mouth today. Today is Baby E’s 2nd birthday. We had a tight schedule for presents and cupcakes before we headed to church for the kids to practice chimes and for all of us to have dinner. Hubby...
Read MoreAnd Peace Exists Again – Not!
Well, the first day of school has come and gone. I am so happy to have everyone back on a routine. Baby E is having a grand ole time ruling the house during the day. Better yet, he’s sleeping so much better now that...
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