My husband and I rarely jump into anything blind, whether it’s buying a new car or getting a throw pillow for the sofa. Months of research and discussion go into any decision we make. So when we were three years into our marriage and felt ready to start a family, we weren’t just going to throw caution to the wind and let nature take it’s course. No, we were going to plan … [Read more...]
Learning to be Your Own Fairy Godmother
When I was seven years old, I saw the Disney version of Cinderella, and the inner princess in me was born. I loved the sewing, singing mice, and the fairy godmother who turns rags into a beautiful gown and a pumpkin into a coach pulled by six white horses. And I couldn’t resist when Cinderella met her handsome prince and lived happily ever after. But I wasn’t raised … [Read more...]
The Movies That Sum Up Our Parenting Adventure
Before we became parents, my husband and I spent most Saturday evenings cuddled up in a movie theater enjoying the newest release. As each of our three children was born, our movie dates became less frequent. Thanks to cable and our DVR, we can still count on a movie to take us out of our parenting roles, if only for a few hours. Whether it be a drama, comedy, action … [Read more...]
There’s No Such Thing as a Sick Day When You’re a Mom
Each and every time I dare to get sick, I’m plagued with a recurring dream. I’m in bed with an extremely sore throat or a painful stomach bug. I can barely lift my head up. Yet I keep trying to reach my office to let them know I won’t be in today. But whatever I do, I can’t seem to get through to a single person who can help me. I’m in a full-blown panic because I’m sick … [Read more...]
The No-Fail Strategy for Dealing With Writer’s Block
For the last six years, I’ve kept a promise to myself to write something, anything and publish it on my blog each week. Finding my love of writing has opened up a world of creativity for this middle-aged, stay-at-home mom of three. I truly love it. Yet every so often I find myself staring at a blank computer screen, wondering what I’m going to write about. I might panic for a … [Read more...]
