I’m proud to say I survived my 1st week as a kindergarten teacher! The week may have ended with laryngitis, stained shirts, snooze buttons, and neglected household chores, but overall I’m thrilled with my job, the kids in my class, my co-workers, and the opportunity I’ve been given. This working mom thing […] Read more…
Top 10 Ways My Pregnancy With Little C Foreshadowed Her Personality
My baby girl Little C is celebrating her big 3rd birthday this week! I am no different than any other parent when I wonder where the time went. I remember my pregnancy like it was yesterday. It’s hard to believe that 3 years have passed since I gave birth to Little C in Japan. I clearly remember […] Read more…
Flying the Not-So-Friendly Skies
Last week I returned from a much-needed vacation. The vacation itself was fabulous. The traveling with kids was not. The flight to my parents’ house was relatively painless, mainly because my frustration toward my children’s antics was overshadowed by my excitement to reach my destination and hand those little balls of energy over to […] Read more…
Top 10 Things to Remember When Going to the Beach With 5 Adults and 3 Kids
I used to love going to the beach. Lounging in the sun with a good book. Exfoliating my feet in the sand. Listening to the songs of sea gulls mixing with music from the radio. I used to think I could be a professional beach bum. And then I had kids. I’m currently on vacation, and I’m learning […] Read more…
Cool Whip Queen and Mamapedia
Today is a big day for this wife on the roller coaster! I’m thrilled to be a guest blogger over at Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip. I am officially Roller Coaster Wife the Cool Whip Queen! If you’ve never checked out Organic Motherhood’s blog, she is absolutely hilarious and insightful in her interpretations of motherhood. […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons Why I’d Love to Spend a Day in My Son’s Shoes
My 6-year-old son has a pretty cool life. Wouldn’t it be fun to trade places with him for a day? Here are my… Top 10 Reasons Why I’d Love to Spend a Day in My Son’s Shoes 10) He sleeps in a room protected by super heroes, evil aliens, and powerful robots. Who needs an […] Read more…
