Kids say the funniest things, don’t they? And I think it’s my duty as a parent to write them all down and periodically share them on my blog. The other day I was cleaning out my Word documents and found the list I started about a year ago of the funny things that come out […] Read more…
Hold Your Children Close
I ran a 10k on Saturday. The weather was crummy and I was recovering from a cold, but somehow I ended up feeling great and finishing with a personal best time. The best part was when I was about halfway through the race and spotted Mr. Roller Coaster and my kids on the sidewalk cheering me on. […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons I’m Not the Cool Mom on Halloween
I’d like to think I’m a cool mom. But at times like Halloween, I’m sadly reminded how NOT cool I really am. Top 10 Reasons I’m Not the Cool Mom on Halloween 10) I allowed my kids to have a whopping 3 pieces of Halloween candy when they got home from trick-or-treating. When I was a […] Read more…
Top 10 Things NOT To Do Before Your Son’s 1st Baseball Practice of the Season
Yesterday was Big C’s first baseball practice of the season. I’d like to say my lack of preparation for the first practice was due to my lack of experience as a baseball mom, but this is his third season playing coach pitch after 2 seasons of t-ball. I have no excuse. So I thought I’d make […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons I Miss My Kids
As I mentioned yesterday, I’m spending this week on stay-cation. Hubby is on leave, and the kids are with their grandparents. I love my children dearly, but sometimes it’s nice to have a little break from being a mom 24/7. Of course there are things about my children that I don’t miss: the fighting in […] Read more…
Top 10 Highlights of My First Day of Summer Vacation with 2 Kids
Yesterday was my first official day of summer vacation. It was the first day I could sleep in without having to get someone off to school. It was the first day I had nothing planned. It was the first day I could realistically contemplate staying in my pajamas all day. And if yesterday was any […] Read more…
