I'm stating the obvious, of course we should take our children to the library, right? Reading builds foundational literacy and language skills. Get this, I'm a teacher and mom and reading is essential in our home but guess what, I had not taken my kids to the library {gasp}. Well, I'll let myself ... View Post
A Letter to the Strangers Who Stared
Dear Strangers Who Stared at My Child Having a Meltdown, Maybe you are a parenting perfectionist and you surely wouldn't have a child acting like mine and you know everything there is to know about parenting and children. I'm sure your judgement regarding my situation after a thorough observation ... View Post
Packing for Vacation Mommy Style
We are preparing for our first family vacation as a family of four. I'm not usually one for comparing things but I will at least say packing now even with a toddler and a baby is easier than when I travelled for the first time ever as a mother. I was clueless how to differentiate needs vs wants with ... View Post
Hero to Zero Days
So I'm realizing part of motherhood is just like my experience as a teacher - stay flexible. Flexibility is a huge, monumental part of surviving the day because one thing is for sure, when dealing with kids there's not always predictability. The day might start calmly, following the flow of a ... View Post
Weather Schmeather and Mommylife
Oh how I love thee - sunny, warm, beautiful day - I'm in such a better mood when the weather is cooperating with my life. Yes, I said it - if only the weather would please consult me and see what kind of day I want to have with my littles and then deliver my request. I love when the weather is warm ... View Post
Motherhood Cycle – Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Motherhood sometimes feels like the job of a washing machine - wash, rinse, and repeat! I mean I wake up tired, work all day long, do the kids' night routine, I go to bed, wake up a million times through the night and then the cycle starts again. Then, toss in a kiddo who gets sick or who is potty ... View Post