Man Makeover

Christmastime is magical for many reasons; one of which is the holiday break from work. In what little spare time said break actually afforded, I’ve tried to upgrade and personalize my blog. You like?! I’ve also been thinking about how to upgrade and personalize other aspects of my life, namely the toy room because DANG … Continue reading →

Pa rum pum pum pum

I’m very fortunate in that I have amazing in-laws. They’re kind, supportive, and understanding; they accept me and all of my many flaws annoying habits quirks. They raised one heck of a man who I get to call my husband, and they don’t override my parenting decisions, even though some could probably use a little grandparent-TLC. … Continue reading →

These are a Few of My Favorite Things!

I hope you got your Julie Andrews on and sang that title. Otherwise, I just don’t think you’re in the holiday spirit. Grab yourself a festive drink and come back when you’re ready to burst with holiday happiness. In keeping with the joy of the season (and trying to block out a recent rant), I’ve … Continue reading →

Continue.

For almost a week, I’ve tried to find a topic on which I can write that doesn’t include my silly daily gripes, ridiculous antics of my children, or anything else that makes me feel so ungrateful. It’s still on my mind, tattooed on my heart and, dammit, there’s nothing I can do about it. After … Continue reading →

Presence

Yesterday morning around 9:40, my younger brother walked through my front door and my kids went crazy with excitement. Uncle Mike was here to play! He would take them to see the Christmas train in the basement! He would construct towering buildings out of Legos! He would carry clingy Ella anywhere she wanted to go! … Continue reading →

Remotely Routine

Welcome to every and anyone who is linking up from the More Than Mommies Mixer! It’s an honor to be co-hosting again this fabulous Friday. Don’t forget to scroll down for the rules and to link-up! Every parent and pediatrician touts the importance of having a routine for kids: Bathe them in lavender; it’s calming! … Continue reading →

Where My Girls At?

If you’re cringing just reading the title of this post, good. You obviously appreciate proper grammar, and you’re not my target audience anyway. The generation that thinks it’s permissible to end a sentence with a preposition is who I’m lookin’ at as I write this. Maybe because I’m a teacher and my “teenager sensors” are … Continue reading →

What Happened Was…

My first teaching gig began in 2003. I was barely 23 and some of the students I had in class were 19… It was difficult at first, but I let those “kids” know who was boss and things quickly fell into place. (Full disclosure: when I say I let them know who was boss, that … Continue reading →

Let the Games Begin!

Confession: I’m more than slightly obsessed with the Christmas season. From the warm and fuzzies to the hot chocolate and parties and scarves (I love me a good scarf), it really is the most wonderful time of the year. But it ends way too soon every. single. year. My mom normally cries on Christmas night … Continue reading →