T-minus seven days until we're done with school 'round these parts! My brood cannot wait for lazy days in the pool and back yards full of neighbor pals. Personally, I'm excited to not have every second of the day scheduled with another to-do, but remind me I said that when I'm losing my ever loving ... » Learn More about Idlewild Park & SoakZone Discount for My Readers!
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To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
My VBAC baby. The one who was born with a broken clavicle and never once flinched. You nursed like a champ, snuggled like a pro, and were the happiest baby on the planet...as long as you were in my arms and ONLY my arms! You've known what you wanted from the day you entered this world, and you've ... » Learn More about To My Daughter: You’re a Whole Hand!
When Things Fall Apart: The Abuse of School Board Power
Lots of local pals read my blog. I tell you that not to toot my own horn, but to explain why I can't name names or go into too much detail regarding a situation that absolutely should have had--AND STILL SHOULD HAVE--legal ramifications because of the absolute lunacy and ... » Learn More about When Things Fall Apart: The Abuse of School Board Power
Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)
If your first name is Carly and your last name is Williams you are the official Mega Mother's Day Giveaway WEEEEEEEENER! Congrats, Carly! Check your email for a confirmation message and to respond with your mailing address and an approximate date by which I will be receiving the ... » Learn More about Winner, Winner Evolution Grille Dinner! (and tons of other great stuff)
My Baby is Two!
Insurance company woes forced me to part ways with the doctors that delivered my girls, and in a cruel twist of fate, my last appointment with them coincided with my youngest's birthday. These two monumental to me events joined forces and knocked the wind right outta me, and in all honesty, I'm ... » Learn More about My Baby is Two!
Earn Your Future
When I was in a senior in high school, I took a class called Independent Living. I figured since I was leaving for college in a few short months, it was smart to prepare to manage on my own. Only years later did I realize college isn't quite "independent living" what with the cafeteria or ... » Learn More about Earn Your Future
This Is Why I Write
Like many of you, I spent a lot of time with family at Easter. Over drinks and completely out of nowhere, my aunt posed the question: why do you share so much of your personal life with perfect strangers? Up until that point, I had never really looked at it that ... » Learn More about This Is Why I Write
Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Fact: free stuff makes Moms happy. And any lady who has willingly wiped another person's butt deserves to be happy, right? As a mother myself, I know how important it is to take a break from parenting and pay attention to my needs. Pampering myself either with a good book or an evening out with my ... » Learn More about Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Me, Too
You feel not good enough Like all of your kids' bad traits come from your side And you're nowhere near as patient as you should be, showing more restraint with strangers than with your own family. Me, too. When your harsh tone is repeated back to you, and you feel like the biggest failure to ... » Learn More about Me, Too
I’m a Butt Paste Mom
You see this little nugget? She's about to turn the big 0-2. I have mixed emotions about this milestone. Technically, she hasn't been a baby for the past year but mind your own business, BabyCenter, with your emails telling me she's a toddler about to embark upon the Terrible Twos. Who asked ... » Learn More about I’m a Butt Paste Mom