My mom has always really loved kids. She’s known for nurturing other people’s children when there’s a need. I once had a best friend in middle school who lived with us for a while because he household was abusive. She lived right around the corner but her parents were just fine with her staying with […] Read more…
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When I Knew…
When I dropped him off at day care and felt like I’d left my heart behind. When I handed him over to a teacher at day care so she could get to know him. He looked at me with concerned eyes and I wanted to take him and run. When I stare at him while […] Read more…
Operation: Date Night
It had been sixteen whole months since my husband and I went on a date. Since our son made his way into the world our Friday date night went the way of the do – do bird. According to everyone, this wasn’t good. They all kept saying that we needed to get away to just […] Read more…
Blame the models?
Read the above t-shirt. Insert: outrage? Model Kate Moss is best known for her waif-like body. The other thing she’s known for is this statement “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”. She said it years ago and outrage ensued. It’s a stupid statement that got even more attention because of peoples reaction to it. […] Read more…
Writer’s Workshop – You Oughta Know
I’m jumping in Mama Kat’s Writing Workshop again. I had a hard time choosing a prompt this week. I wanted to write at least three of them! Here are the prompts: 1.) Something students these days should know. 2.) If my Mom were a blogger… 3.) A phone call you won’t forget. 4.) A list […] Read more…
If I had a little girl…
If I had a little girl… I’m guessing I wouldn’t let her wear this. It could be the way this little girl is posing but something in me screams “NO”. I’m sure she’s a sweet, adorable little girl. I’m sure someone told her to pose that way. Maybe she was just having fun and doing […] Read more…
It Can’t Last
I’ll admit it, my son has a way with the ladies. He’s nearly 17 months and he has ladies falling all over him where ever he goes. The kid has got “it”. He is also pretty picky when it comes to women. He has a special kind of lady that he likes. They have to […] Read more…
Keep It To Yourself
Since having my bambino, I have encountered more than my fair share of negativity. You know the kind when people ask about your baby and you respond with loving words about how your little one is the best thing ever. All normal and great. Then there’s the response. It usually starts with, “yeah, you say […] Read more…
Mama’s Pink Drama
This was intended to be a cute picture of a mother and her son and a sweet moment between them. Well, apparently everyone doesn’t feel that way and it’s all because of his toes. The creative director of J. Crew, Jenna Lyons, is dealing with a swell of controversy for this picture with her son […] Read more…
Where’s The Love?
Every since we brought the baby home our first born has been feeling a little left out. Like she’s been put on the back burner. When I was pregnant everyone told me that things would change and that I wouldn’t think twice about “that dog”. Their words, not mine. I strongly doubted my love changing […] Read more…
