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...]
Babies Change Everything
Whenever a new baby comes into the picture it really turns a household upside down.This happened when each of our three children were born and has happened once again as my new "baby," Bonbon Break was born, or rather, launched, on July 16. Life has been crazy. The dishwasher and I are surviving, but since I have new arrivals on my mind I thought it would be fun to re-visit a … [Read more...]
The dishwasher gets the last word
When I decided to start an online magazine with my partner, Val Curtis, I knew it was going to affect my children and my husband. My time was already stretched. How was I going to do all I had to do, plus put together a completely new magazine? Day by day, we're learning to handle my new schedule. My husband has been very supportive of my dream. Dishes in the sink? … [Read more...]
The Great Divide?
It was 13 years ago, but I can still clearly remember the day I told my boss that I would not be returning to my job after I had my baby. The baby it took me almost two years to have--I was going to be a stay-at-home mom.I was thrilled and excited. I was conflicted and scared out of my mind. Before I took this momentous step I read numerous articles on the "right" way one was … [Read more...]
