Category Archives: Motherhood
19 Years Ago. And Counting.
19 years ago today a mother-to-be was anxious and nervous and functioning on about 2 hours sleep. 19 years ago today they stopped for dinner at Applebee’s because they didn’t care where they ate and they weren’t really hungry. They … Continue reading
Filed under Adoption, children, Motherhood
Underweight. Overweight. I Still See Fat When I Look In The Mirror.
I’m not thrilled with my post-baby body. Who is? Well, maybe the models and actresses with trainers and vegan diets, but not most of us. My issues about my body are nothing new. Nothing new. And that’s what’s pathetic. Growing … Continue reading
Filed under Lessons Learned, Moms, Motherhood
The #1 Little Piece Of Information NOT To Share With Your Child
It was a feminist literature class. On the contemporary reading list was The Joy Luck Club. A book chock full of mother/daughter relationships. The assignment? An interview with your mother. The questions we were required to ask were predictable. How … Continue reading
Filed under Moms, Motherhood
My Baby Is Heading Off To College. Help!
My baby. My sweet, adorable angel. My amazing little girl is heading off for college. College? Seriously? Oh, how I feel like my grandmother when I say this but here goes….Where DID the time go? I love being a mother. Wait. Did … Continue reading
Filed under children, Growing Up, Motherhood
Mom’s First Day Of School Jitters
We had to switch schools this year. #1daughter is attending college in a short 10 days. And in case you weren’t aware….college is expensive. Damn expensive. I sure don’t remember having a college book bill totaling over $500. And my husband … Continue reading
Filed under children, Moms, Motherhood
I Can’t Help It. I Just Have To Ask.
I told myself I wouldn’t give this subject any more airplay than it’s already received. But I can’t help myself. I’m confused about three things. 1. How could the jury find Casey Anthony guilty of lying to the police about … Continue reading
Filed under Because I'm Curious, Moms, Motherhood, Observations, People
My! How Time Flies!
I remember, sitting in a large auditorium, listening to the Assistant Headmaster welcome all of the parents of the incoming kindergarteners to the school. “Welcome parents of the class of 2011!” And we all chuckled. My, how time flies! … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Up, Motherhood
They Make Lifetime Movies About People Like Me!
My teenage daughter has hit yet another (inevitable) stumbling block in her young adult career. First (real, true love)Break-Up. It sucks. And it sucks to be her mother watching her go through this heartache and not be able to make … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Up, Motherhood, parenting
Yes, I’m Against The Death Penalty. Unless You’re A Tick.
I wrestle with high-profile, controversial, ethics shaking topics here on my blog. That’s because I wrestle with those very same topics in my heart. I think I know myself. I’m fairly confident in my convictions. Take the death penalty, for … Continue reading
Filed under children, Moms, Motherhood, nature
The Pain Never Lasts Very Long
We were all working in the yard over the weekend. Spreading mulch, dividing daylillies, minor repairs. Side by side. The whole family. Ok. So, we had to bribe our daughter with gas money for her upcoming trip. But we were … Continue reading
Filed under children, Deep Thoughts, family, Lessons Learned, Motherhood, Observations, parenting, Problems
