Earlier this week I was going through Facebook when I saw a post that made me smile and laugh. It was a picture of a mom jumping for joy. In front of her were three little boys sporting the most pitiful looks on their faces. They were all dressed for the first day of school, with their freshly laundered shirts and new backpacks in tow. The caption on the bottom read: First Day … [Read more...]
Another Day In Paradise
The stomach bug that has gone around our house for the last week is just about over and we are all starting to feel like ourselves again. Our youngest did just throw up five minutes ago but I'm really hoping that has more to do with all the cake he ate while we were celebrating my husbands birthday today and not a repeat of last week. As I have been experiencing the … [Read more...]
Rest…Ha!
I had very grand plans of writing a new essay this week. After all, I have been neglecting the dishwasher for my new baby, Bonbon Break and the guilt is kicking in. Plus I fear the wrath of the crazed appliance. My plans began to derail yesterday when our youngest child threw up all over the floor moments before we were going to go out. No big deal, I'm a veteran of … [Read more...]
A Trip to NoKidland
Well the dishwasher and my family survived my absence while I was at BlogHer last week! Val and I had so much fun meeting everyone and showing off our "baby," BonbonBreak.com. But, boy it's been over a week and I'm still tired. My feet have yet to recover. I forgot what it was like to wear heels all day.This mom/work thing is not for the faint of heart. I haven't had to … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life
I'm the mother of three amazing children. I married my best friend, and we live in the suburban neighborhood I grew up in. I even drive a minivan.On paper, we sound like a very ordinary family. Even if you set the paper aside, I still think we're pretty average.But every now and then I get smacked in the face with the reality that we're a little different. My oldest son Tom … [Read more...]
