Nightgowns at Pre-K
If you have a walking/talking-aged child in any type of daycare or school, you know by now that when the teacher pulls you aside and discreetly starts to tell you something in the corner of the classroom, it more than likely will be something embarrassing or bad regarding your child. Yesterday, I showed up at school thinking it would be like any other day and as soon as I walk in, Kaleb’s teacher says, “Oh…can I talk to you for a second over by Kaleb’s cubby?” Now, before I g
On Mommy Wars – Just Stop, Damnit
Why are these still happening, ladies? And I’m not just talking about the SAHM vs the Working Mom, I’m talking about everything. Breastfeeding and formula feeding wars, cloth diapering or regular diapering wars, public school vs homeschool wars, and now, school supply wars. Yes, you read that correctly, school supply wars. I just read (and wasted my precious time on) a ridiculously long string of comments of moms going back and forth about freakin’ school supplies. Apparently
To My Son, Who’s Seen Me Cry
My sweet boy, You have seen me, your mommy, cry more times that I care to admit. There are so many times I try to hide it from you because I know how much it hurts you to see me sad, and how much it confuses you. I don’t like this part of our life. I don’t like that already, you feel like you have to be the brave and strong one by offering me your blankie, by telling me it will get better or by telling me that tomorrow is a new day. I hate that you feel like you had to take o
Things I Will Never Apologize For
TrustyChucksBlog had a fun little post and while back and I decided to borrow the idea... I will never apologize for - Always having a camera in my hand Changing my hair color several times a year Being open and over-sharing in conversations Throwing away Tupperware container because they contain old food Being a crier My addictions of coffee, cookie dough and makeup Being a planner Still loving the classic boot cut jean Being truthful and sometimes brutal with my words Naps
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