Weekends are always a readjustment for me and the kids. My husband commutes into the city and frequently does not get home until 9:00. Dinner during the week is just me and the three kids.Over the years, we have developed a rhythm and rituals as to how our weekday family meals go. Of course, it's my job to do most of the serving and cleaning, and I'll often say, "Mommy is … [Read more...]
O Christmas Tree
Well it's time to break out the box of Christmas ornaments and decorate the Christmas tree.Many of you may have had your trees up for weeks and be wondering what took me so long. My two sisters had their homes decked out like Santa's workshop the day after Thanksgiving, and their Christmas cards were in the mail by December 1.My tree is not up and I'm skipping the Christmas … [Read more...]
Gratitude With A Twist
Thanksgiving is soon upon us and with it people are starting to think about what they're grateful for. Articles, talk shows, and blog posts are filled with people eloquently sharing what means the most to them. Since I love my family so much and am so glad to have them in my life, you would think they would be the first thing that comes to my mind when someone asks me what … [Read more...]
Giving Santa a Second Chance
Halloween hasn't come and gone, but I'm already thinking that I should send my letter to Santa Claus in a little early this year. I'm counting on your discretion, because truth be told, I sent the same list last year and didn't get any of these presents under my tree. The eternal optimist in me is thinking Santa just didn't get my list in time to deliver the real … [Read more...]
My Kids + My Blog = Jealousy
When a new member joins the family, there are bound to be growing pains. The kids may think it's fun at first to have someone new in the daily mix, but eventually the novelty wears thin as the day-to-day care of the new addition becomes a reality.Being a mom to three kids, I've lived through the excitement and adjustment that comes when your family expands. I totally expected … [Read more...]
