I applied for and received my first credit card in 1994. I was 22 and a Junior in college. I was given a $400 credit limit to shop to my heart's content at Victoria's Secret [insert eye roll here] and I thought I was hot shit! I didn't know a … [Continue reading]
Since You’ve Been Gone
My Letters For You guest this week is my sister Leah, who also blogs at L.A. 'n' L.A. Our mother would have celebrated her 62nd birthday this week and here is a letter to our parents. Dear Mom and Dad, I miss you both every day. There’s … [Continue reading]
A Little Goes A Long Way
A two-year old has no concept of In just a minute or I'll be right there. Making beds, sorting laundry and loading and unloading the dishwasher mean nothing to a toddler. Mommy and Daddy are talking right now, I'm on the phone and Let me … [Continue reading]
Be Enough Me
I worry that I'm not the calmest mom, the silliest mom, the prettiest mom, the fittest mom, the craftiest mom, the strongest mom, the coolest mom, the smartest mom, the tidiest mom, the handiest mom, or the … [Continue reading]
20 Questions
After seeing this questionnaire on Pinterest (where else?) and pinning it at least twice that I'm aware of, I decided to ask Lucas these 20 questions today, on his 29th month and I'll repeat this exercise a year from now. 1. What is your … [Continue reading]
Mesmerized
The sky was full of dark clouds and it was pouring rain when we woke up on Friday morning. Our outdoor plans needed adjusting.... fast! Enter: The Aquarium of the Pacific We have been once before, but not since Lucas was a year old. You can … [Continue reading]
Things They Can’t Say
I share a lot here but not everything and sometimes there is a post that is better suited for somewhere else. It's too raw and personal. The last month of my life has been an emotional roller coaster and taxing physically as we just completed … [Continue reading]
Distracted
The line expands and contracts as I watch people come and go throughout the 8:00 hour. Busy hands operate whirling machines as they stir and whip up concoctions for patient and thirsty patrons looking for their morning fix. Some customers … [Continue reading]
Mornings
8 AM again and my feet won't stop from the moment they hit the ground. There are hugs and kisses and cuddles in between picking up, putting away and preparing for day ahead. Noise, chaos and laughter swirl around our kitchen and I realize I … [Continue reading]
One Tear
If you're looking for a great mommy juice er... I mean, Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, or Chardonnay, Rachel is your gal. Her wine column on Momtastic is awesome! Rachel also has her own blog, Mommy Needs a Vacation and I am happy to have her … [Continue reading]
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