Let’s be brutally honest here, unplugging from technology is damn near impossible in this day and age. At least to completely unplug it is. If anyone understands how difficult it is to shut down, it’s a mom who runs her entire business from a phone. I own a business where...
It recently dawned on me that I am becoming a broken record. Sure, I’ve always said certain things repeatedly: Don’t touch that! Don’t pick your nose! No, I’m not wiping your butt. Inside voices, pleeeease! But recently, I’ve noticed I don’t actually mean what I’m saying. Stick with me here,...
Dear Husband, It’s that time of year again. Mother’s Day is this weekend and I’m sure you’re scrambling, to come up with something really special for the woman in your life. You know, the one who takes care of you, your children, your household, without thinking of herself. Yes, that...
People: “is this your second?” Me: “no, it’s my 4th.” People: “huh? ohhhh. wow. uh…” Me: “don’t worry, my condition is not contagious.” Being pregnant with baby #4 has garnered some personal, awkward and downright hysterical questions and comments from “The People”. Here are some examples: Was this one planned? How old are your...
This week I had another routine doctor’s appointment. One I thought would result in an ultrasound and reveal a little more about our new baby. We aren’t finding out the gender so this appointment wasn’t a huge deal. I’ve written blog posts during all of my pregnancies pointing out the...
Well, yesterday was a first. I understand parenting is full of firsts, but yesterday was not necessarily a first that I’m proud of. It was the first time I forgot my child… The morning was off to a rocky start to begin with. I rarely have early morning meetings, but...
