Being a self-identified mean parent means no distracting devices during a meal. How do you keep your kids entertained?
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Vacation Part One – Michigan
Week full of vacation, part one, annual trip to Michigan with my family.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
My mom grew up in Michigan. Every year we road trip out to see the extended family and every year my bonding time with my grandmother is working out. She takes me to the gym or we go walking but it’s always active. Quality time with my grandfather is watching baseball. He has made me […]
Retirement Community
Guilty feelings about taking some of my original babies freedom away. New Post up
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‘Tis the Season – Flu Season
The flu is kind of like dominos. One minute you’re all standing up right, but then the slightest disruption comes and before you know it EVERYONE is on the ground.
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Happy Wieners
This post is not about wiener dogs, but it is about wieners. Last week I was changing into my pajamas when my oldest walks into the room and says to me, “Mom, your butt’s too big for those undies”. I didn’t even get mad. That little voice inside of me told me, “someday he’ll […]
I Miss You.
It’s your birthday today. I’d like to take this moment to say… I Miss You. And, if it makes a difference I’m reminded daily at how selfish I was with our “friendship”. You were constantly there for me, available at every single hour, offering more guidance and wisdom than I ever though possible. You carried […]
Five Days – School Starts
If counting down the days to school start makes you a bad mom, than consider me terrible…at least for the last week or so. I like being at home with my monsters. I think the bonding that happens over good days, bad days and the in-between days is irreplaceable. However, when you work nights, sign […]
#AdventureMode
I love a good road trip. This year, the road trip to Michigan was even better than previous years. My parents called us and told me that it took them 8 hours to drive, what normally takes 2 through Chicago. Say WHAT? Not a chance in HELL do I want to sit in that type […]
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Thumbing
This posting once a month BS has GOT to stop… If anyone has any suggestions on how to get more consistent, I’m all ears. My planner plan OBVIOUSLY isn’t working. End rant. Almost. I think it’s because when I get into this rhythm of posting here, Facebook and Instagram my husband starts to call me […]