Last weekend I was in Las Vegas. It was a girls trip. We lived there for 12-years so it wasn’t your typical Vegas vacation. I went in to surprise one of my very best friends for her birthday. My Mom tagged along and my cousin drove in from California. It was a low key, girls weekend. As I was getting … Read More
Mom, Don’t Embarrass Me!
It is a rite of passage to embarrass your child with the things you do. Even things you think couldn’t possibly cause embarrassment. It doesn’t matter how cool you are (or think you are). You are not! Inevitably you hear them say, “Mom, don’t embarrass me!” If they don’t say it, you will feel it. I don’t remember feeling that way until my … Read More
Best Kept Secret To Start a Fire
School is almost out. Summer nights bring camping and nights around a fire in the back yard. We love roasting marshmallows and making s’mores. In the past I always struggled with how to start a fire. So I wanted to share this best kept secret! If you’re like me, starting a fire was never your responsibility. There was always a … Read More
What To Say When Someone Dies – 8 Sympathy Messages To Replace “I’m Sorry”
I’m sorry. Two words that are automatic in our vocabulary. In a breath, they show up on command just as they have been conditioned to. Without forethought. An attempt to fill the void. I loathe these two words! When a loved one dies, these are the first two words that everyone says. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sorry to hear about (fill … Read More
Walmart Grocery Pickup – Change the Way You Grocery Shop
How amazing would it be if you could take the chore of grocery shopping off your list? Imagine never standing in those long lines. Never dragging kids down the aisles, throwing extra things into the cart, whining they are bored. Not spending an hour (or more) of your time looking for items on a shelf and checking them off your list. What … Read More
Time to Start Walking – I Think?
The benefits of walking are plenty. Reduce stress, trim your waist line, boost your mood, to name a few. I don’t know about you, but those are all on the top of my list of needs. Since Cameron died in December, I have easily gained 10 pounds. Saying that just adds to my already depressed state. I told my husband the other … Read More
3 TV Shows That Make Me Feel Like Super Mom!
Super Mom is a myth. Motherhood is hard. It’s rarely all sunshine and roses, in spite of what our social media feeds may suggest. I know I’ve had my fair share of moments that test my patience, make me question my decision to procreate, and leave my sanity hanging on by a thread…a very skinny, almost non-existent thread. In these moments my … Read More
Best Tradition – Oh, The Places You’ll Go
You’ve likely seen the book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss. A few years ago, when Cameron started Pre-K, David ordered this book online. He actually ordered 2 copies. One for Cameron (just turning 5 at the time), and one for Melia (only 2 at the time). It was the first time I had seen the book. So why did … Read More
Lazy Parent or Teaching Independence?
I’m a lazy parent! At least where it counts. This realization was inspired by a friend’s similar confession. That may seem like a really strange thing to say, but it’s true. I try not to do for my children as much as possible. That means they must step up and do for themselves. Out of laziness, independence is born! I stopped to think about … Read More
No Pants Day – Everyday!
The first question Melia (4) asks when she gets home from school? Mom, can I take my pants off? Cameron (7) used to always do the same thing. It makes me wonder what I’m doing as their Mother to inspire this pile of shorts and pants behind the bathroom door. 🙂