Much is made of the bag a mother-to-be should pack for the hospital in anticipation of the birth and homecoming of the new baby. But really, the thing new moms should be told to prepare is their Motherhood Survival Kit. Remember ladies, you will need this kit to get you through at least 18 years, (in reality, much, much, longer) of raising a child from a helpless infant, … [Read more...]
When We Start to Lose Our Mommy Super Powers
Today I had a very hard realization, my mommy super powers, the tools I have used to banish monsters under the bed, thwart toddlers before they painted their whole rooms with diaper cream, or prevent a child’s head from being used as a torpedo, are becoming much less powerful now that my kids are 16, 13, and 10. True, there was the time my powers didn’t alert me that my then … [Read more...]
5 Reasons I Should Leave My Husband
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and everywhere I look there’s another article on love and marriage. Whether it’s keeping the fire alive or finding the perfect partner, there’s nothing like Cupid to spark a conversation about commitment. I’m a huge believer in marriage -- Joe and I will be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary in March. We’ve been very lucky to … [Read more...]
Searching for a Super Power Upgrade
As I was cutting up some apples to make a fruit salad for my three kids, I found myself getting very frustrated with the little angels. I was smiling my best mommy smile as I counted the fruit and went over the colors... red apples... blue berries... oranges.... doing my best to educate as I entertained. But, my kids would have none of it. Apparently, I was just not going … [Read more...]
