Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
I'm a walker. I'm a stroller pusher (although these days, Lucas would rather run up ahead). I'm a comfort seeker. I'm a park goer. I'm a networker.I'm a beach comber. I'm a diva. I'm a mom. Linking up with Alicia's Wordless Wednesdays. … [Continue reading]
There are bribes to get in and out of the car, move from one activity to the next, bribes to brush teeth, put on and take off articles of clothing, do things and behave the way I want him to. The dialogue varies from threats and time outs to … [Continue reading]
1. No diaper bag to pack. 2. No maneuvering a stroller throughout the park. 3. Not having to ride It's a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, King Arthur's Carrousel, Mad Tea Party, or anything else that's slow and safe and clearly made … [Continue reading]
Letters For Lucas is two years old today! I can't believe I've been at this for two years. There have been two redesigns, 682 posts, 12 guest posts, two blog conferences, many communities joined, countless photos shared, lots of self promoting … [Continue reading]
Never is it harder for me to relax than when someone asks me to. I try. I really do, but it seems I wasn't built with that gene. A glass or two of wine certainly helps, as does a napping child, or a really great workout, but in large part … [Continue reading]
With currently 34 boards and over 1700 pins, it was time I finally took the plunge. It was time that I actually made something that I found on Pinterest. I did and it was awesome, but don't take my word for it... Last Saturday night I had … [Continue reading]
"You're the yin to my yang, the ping to my pong, the normal to my crazy. Let's be us together." - The Big C When Daddy's away, there will be: phone calls on speaker phone and cute photos and videos sent. more time spent in jammies. pizza … [Continue reading]
I've been blogging for almost two years and in that time I've learned a couple of things about how to be a good blogger. There is a method to this madness, an unspoken etiquette that bloggers follow and some very important dos and don'ts. For … [Continue reading]
I started participating in Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop over a year ago. My first entry was a post called Second Chances, in which I wrote about my wedding day. I loved everything about that day at the time. Now my memories are bittersweet … [Continue reading]
My son has already taught me so much in his short 26 months on earth; lessons I didn't even realize I had learned until after the fact, some I desperately needed to learn and many I'm still struggling to embrace. I know my teacher has only just begun … [Continue reading]
