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...]
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...]
Mommy the Mogul
I was in the strange place between dreams. I had a sensation of floating, and my mind was at peace.The dream I had of riding the Long Island Railroad with Gloria Steinem was finishing, and I was in a Rain Forest where I could hear the sounds of wild creatures getting closer and closer.“Mommy. Mom. Mom. Mommy.”“Mommy. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma.” The animals were getting restless, and I … [Read more...]
I’m Still Waiting…
The last few weeks of the school year are really when a mom's super powers are tested. There's an endless string of field days, concerts, plays, recitals, end-of-year parties for every activity and club your child is in. Multiply this by three children--in three different schools--and it's enough to make me start thinking that cloning isn't such a bad idea.Once again I'm in … [Read more...]
My Dishwasher’s Really Possessed!
It's not easy owning a possessed appliance, especially one that decides to die. Thankfully, we have a service agreement until 2015. I wasn't thrilled, but I changed my schedule for Tuesday so I would be home when the repairman came. As luck would have it, it's now after three. My first-grader and third-grader, Peter and Lizzy, are now off the bus. I still have to pick up my … [Read more...]
