4 kids

New House, New Town, New Us

They say that during hard times, when life starts to squeeze us, what's really inside comes pouring out. I keep…

6 years ago

So this is the problem with blogging..

It turned out my life as a mom was actually the reason I loved writing. Mostly, I just love being…

7 years ago

Presenting Our New Whippet Puppy

For years upon years, we were a pet-less family. In fact, I even swore that I would never have a…

7 years ago

5 Months Since the Move: How I Handle the Transition

I'm not going to church this up. Let's just call it like it is. Moving was a j-o-b. Getting our…

7 years ago

10 Truths About My New Stay at Home Mom Life

.....And instead I mostly blog and go to the grocery store. Seriously. I do an outing. Collapse on the sofa.…

7 years ago

Day 2: Tackling Low Self Esteem with Truth and List Making

I'm no expert here, but I think the first step is realizing that this is a problem. It's not a…

7 years ago

Disappointments and Limitations: Starting a New School in a New State

School started back yesterday.  This was an exciting event that I'd finished in high gloss and framed in my mind…

7 years ago

Despondent Summer Mom Brain

What a terrible attitude, huh? I know. But if I have to break up one more fight, say good-bye to…

7 years ago

What I’m Cooking This Summer (& Chatty Stories at the Supermarket)

A few weeks ago, I was grocery shopping alone at the Commissary. It's funny. When I was pregnant, strangers in…

7 years ago

Funny Fridays: Taking 6 Kids to an Art Museum & Other Stories

When we went to D.C. this summer, I insisted we go and visit my favorite painting in the world, which…

8 years ago