Yesterday we took the girls to the birthday party of one of Pea’s classmates, a boy who also happens to kind of be in their playgroup, so Coco was also invited. The theme was creepy crawly things, so there was a lot of petting of snakes and chasing of giant cockroaches going on. Pea really [...]

Lately, I’ve just been feeling like such an impostor as a mother. Like I have no clue what I’m doing here, and it’s beginning to show. I swear, I see people looking at me funny, and I just know that they are thinking to themselves, “who let her be a mom?” I can’t get these [...]

I know I’ve been MIA for a while, posting has been spotty at best. Honestly, I don’t know what I’m doing with this blog. There are so many out there, you know? And over the years, I’ve read and stopped reading so many, as I’m sure others have done with mine. I don’t take it [...]

I just read a post on a random blog that I’ve never visited before, and I have to tell you that this post? It resonated with me in a way that brought me to tears.
With a 4 and a 2-year old, I feel like my whole life is one big “no.” And lately, Pea’s whole [...]

I’m in a bit of a predicament here. About one year ago, Pea was obsessed with ballet. So naturally, we wanted to find her a class, just as soon as we settled into our new home. And we did find one. Good news: close to our home. Bad news: quite literally the only dance studio [...]

As part of our plan to simplify our home, my husband and I have had several meetings of our minds about the current toy situation in our home. We have a lot of toys. Or rather, the girls have a lot of toys. So many, that this is usually how playtime goes down…
Girls: Mommy, can [...]

The local school board decided to resume classes yesterday, rather than wait until Monday. No problem for those of us who remained in town, but many families we know? Took off as soon as they heard the word that the schools were closed down. Bonus family vacation time, right? Well, we got an email, of [...]

Ugh. This flu thing is killing me. And not because I’m sick. Or anyone else in our household, for that matter. Giant knock on wood, there. School closed last Wednesday. We were told it would resume on Monday. Then we were told it would resume the following Monday. As in May 11th. And now? Word [...]

The thing that’s been giving me the toughest time over the last six or so months is Pea’s sleeping habit. Or lack thereof. In hindsight, she’s never been a sleeper. We had to train her. Over and over. But now? That she’s just about four? It’s not so easy. She knows how to work the [...]

About two years ago, my mother gave Pea a Frida Kahlo doll. Frida has long been a favorite of my mother’s. In fact, one of the first things that my mother ever bought for Pea was a tee-shirt with a silkscreen of Frida on the front. I guess if you knew my mother, this would [...]

I remember my first day of college. My roommate and I were standing in our new dorm room, hanging clothes in the closets, stocking the mini-fridge with soda and salsa. People were coming in and out all day, introducing themselves. And with the very first introduction, a girl came into our room, greeted us, and [...]

It’s just about one year since the death of our much beloved black Labrador, Chamo. The greatest dog to ever walk the face of the earth. And while I realize I might be biased because I had the pure joy and honor of being his mom, seriously. Chamo was amazing.
Lola, our little silver Lab, is [...]

Have you checked out the Smart Television Alliance website lately? I’ve written about them before, I’ve written for them before. And I like what they do. A lot. They are a “coalition of national nonprofit organizations united by a shared commitment to improving what our nation’s children see on television.” Yes, I took that right [...]

Anyone who knows me will tell you that my life, the lives of my children, my dogs, my husband – they all thrive on routines. One common routine, that is tweaked throughout the day, for each member of our family. There’s wake-up, breakfast, getting ready for camp, grooming, packing lunch boxes, errands, outside time, lunchtime, [...]

Ahh… bedtime routines. They have been my saving grace with the girls. The cornerstone of their lives, if you will. I nailed a good one down, early on with Pea, since passed down to include Coco, and it’s stuck with us through three years of goodnights. There have been tweaks along the way, the largest [...]