One of life's greatest lies is "Time flies when you're having fun." This is not a post about leaning in, opting out, or any such thing. It's just about me, my kids, my choices. Infer what you wish. Heed advice from between the spaces if you find anything … [Read more...] about Mommy Guilt at Work
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Camped Out
I never went to camp. We dropped off my first born at sleepaway camp for the first time yesterday (just look at those views!!!). I was actually not very supportive of this venture but played along as mothers so often do. I knew in my head that it would be good for him. I knew … [Read more...] about Camped Out
Moral Monday in NC – Wordless Wednesday
Road Trippin’
When I was little I pined for a simulated wood paneled station wagon, the kind with the rear facing seat in the very back. I was certain that dream mobile would have made our hellish family road trips more bearable. I looked enviously at all the wood paneled station wagons that … [Read more...] about Road Trippin’
Just Waving – Wordless Wednesday
Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
The Diaper Train of Wake County is completely out of diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6! They are turning away families who are in desperate need of clean diapers. Can you imagine not having clean diapers for your baby? This is not a time to be judgmental. When children are … [Read more...] about Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
And Then He Was 8
This happened eight years ago today. Deal is a special little boy. He's eight today. The number 8 is Infinity when turned on its side. How fitting that he brings us infinite joy. That little hand peeking out of the blanket still sits tucked under his chin as this … [Read more...] about And Then He Was 8