Lessons From My Children

Apparently I have a lot to learn from my kids because I learn something new from them everyday. They never cease to amaze me. Their attitudes change at a moments notice as well. They are either totally out of control and obnoxious or so sweet and adorable that I melt into a puddle the moment they [...]

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When I Grow Up

It was just a regular day in the car with the kids. We were headed to our club for our usual routine: Gym daycare drop off Hour workout for Mommy {AKA HEAVEN, SANITY} Sadie’s swim lesson Playtime at the pool Lunch at the pool Home for naps (AKA HEAVEN, SANITY} While in the car, my kids [...]

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Baby Pushers

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It is no secret that I waiver tremendously when it comes to family planning. Stick with my two blonde bombers? Add a third? My opinion changes monthly, weekly, daily, even hourly at times. One of my kids comes and snuggles up to me on the couch and tells me that they love me…my ovaries ache [...]

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It Happened at School

In my former life, or what I like to call BK (before kids), I was a teacher. Knock ‘em down, drag ‘em out elementary school teacher. It was HARD work. But not even close to being as hard as I what I do now- taking care of 2 children 24 hours a day. See, I had [...]

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Spring Break is for Suckers

I used to love spring break. I loved spring break as a kid. I loved spring break as a teacher. As a stay-at-home mom? Not so much. I am completely and utterly exhausted from last week. AKA Spring Break. I barely had time to shave my legs and pluck eyebrow hairs, let alone do my [...]

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Kids Say the Darndest Things

As my children get older, I find myself constantly entertained with the words that flow from their mouths. Truly hysterical sometimes. Sometimes, not so much. You know like the time when your kid says something like this: “Daddy, can you take Rapunzel’s braid out please? It is really pissing me off.” Oops…did one of us [...]

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