My favorite thing in our house is the kitchen table. There's one thing I am a stickler about. People who know me would say I'm a stickler for a lot, but in my defense, I'm a Virgo. It was locked in the stars for me to be this anal. I've recently loosened the reins on bed … [Read more...] about Family Dinner
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Tell Me Some Good News
The problem with children who can read is that they read newspaper headlines and the crawler on the news on the ubiquitous televisions in restaurants across America. News editors don't hesitate to employ alarm tactics to grab attention. We as viewers and consumers complain, but … [Read more...] about Tell Me Some Good News
Back to School Memory Making
We started our morning with the requisite photo on the front stoop. Fresh haircuts, clean lunch boxes, goofy grins. The looks on the boys' faces show signs of eagerness, anticipation, and pent up squeals as they await the delight in seeing their friends. They show no signs of … [Read more...] about Back to School Memory Making
Talking Flu Shots for National Immunization Month
This is a sponsored post, but the opinions are all mine. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are important to me. This is actually a gross understatement. Through my work with Shot@Life, I have seen life saving vaccines given to children in … [Read more...] about Talking Flu Shots for National Immunization Month
Mommy Guilt at Work
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
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
The Joy of Doing Nothing
I believe in the joy of doing nothing. The second week of summer vacation is just about to wrap up. We've had lots of time to just hang out and loll around. I've not yelled as much as I normally do. I've laughed more. Mac Daddy might find this hard to believe because … [Read more...] about The Joy of Doing Nothing