ShareShe woke up this morning curled in a ball with her head stuffed under the pillow. If she didn’t see the sliver of light peaking around the blinds, then it didn’t exist. If she couldn’t hear the sounds in the front room, then it couldn’t be time to face another day. She couldn’t do it…
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One Year Later, B’s Birth Story
ShareWarning shots Week 16 Mommy: *sigh* Here we go again. After almost 3 months of morning sickness, the contractions start. At least I know what to look for this time B: Hello Mom! Just wanted to let you know I’m gonna be another handful! I’m gonna break out of here…when I’m ready Mommy: It was…
The Twilight Hours
ShareYou know those hours where chaos is a constant companion in your home? Yes, yes, I know that most hours at a home with children that are awake are chaotic, but I’m talking about those certain few where you have no idea how you’re going to get through it every.single.night, but when it’s over you…
I’m a Lying Mother…..
ShareWhat? You thought that wasn’t the end of that title? Dirty dirty minds…all of you!! So, I realized today that I lie. A lot. Not in big ways like “Oh my gosh! I totally saw a car accident and the car flipped and there was a man and a baby trapped inside. I ran out…
One, Two, Three…Discipline
ShareTonight I was in a bad mood after a tiff with Hubs. I’d go into it, but it’d just rile me up again. Nothing could get me out of my mood and I just silently did everything. After being angry for a while I announced to Fireman (well, I was passive aggressively telling Hubs) that…
Dear Boys…
ShareDear Boys, I hope this letter finds you both well and I hope that you are doing your best in school and your lives. I’m writing you tonight, February 2, 2011, because I have so much to tell you and I have this paranoia that I’ll be gone before I get a chance to tell…
WHACK!
ShareI live in a house of all men. I was raised with only a sister. As a result many many things in my life are foreign and I’m unable to grasp the fascination all of my boys have with certain topics. For example, Spongebob Squarepants. I had forbidden this show from being watched in my…
I’m a Soccer Mom!- Extra-Curricular Activities
ShareIt’s official. I’m a soccer mom. Fireman had his first official soccer practice last week and it was absolutely adorable. He smiled the entire time and while the kids didn’t quite understand the game they were doing their best to kick that ball! The teacher was what you would envision a good ol’ Chicago boy…
The Top Ten Ways to Know You Had a Great Holiday Season
ShareI wanted to write one great post about all of the wonderful events of our past holiday season. I just couldn’t write them all out individually and do them justice. I needed to share with you what makes my life so colorful, exciting, and well…whacky. So to make up for my inability to explain each…
Change your clothes!
ShareShe walked into Gymboree with her perfect little girl, both were dressed in their perfect little outfits, and she looked like she had not only applied her makeup perfectly, but she also ….gasp….looked like she showered. She looks in my direction and smiled. Could she really be pleased to see me? I smiled back and…
