Category: Mommy confession
The trouble with (tossing) toys
There’s nothing like Fall Clean-Up Week (a.k.a. Old Furniture as Curb Decor Week) to get you motivated to get rid of clutter. Fall and spring give most of us that natural urge to freshen and pare down for the upcoming season. And — don’t… Continue Reading “The trouble with (tossing) toys”
Six and a half hours
It’s no secret that I’ve been struggling this summer. Some days are better than others. It’s been a year since I started taking antidepressants and I alternate between thinking they’re the best thing in the world and wondering if they’re working at all. I’m… Continue Reading “Six and a half hours”
How we spent our summer vacation
Some days it feels like I haven’t done anything this summer except yell at the kids to turn down the iPad and that I’d be working “just 10 more minutes.” Like I’ve made dozens of pots of sloshy Kraft Dinner (I always screw up… Continue Reading “How we spent our summer vacation”
I hate camping … but here’s why I go
My husband, son and daughter all love camping, but I’m a cranky camper — I fully admit it. Camping just sets me on edge. I dislike feeling grubby and sweaty and itchy from all of my swollen bug bites. I dislike waking up in… Continue Reading “I hate camping … but here’s why I go”
This is how it feels
He noticed the tears and I told him it was just allergies. He’s carefully printing me a Get Well Mommy card right now with his Crayola markers. It was, partially. Stupid sinuses. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful August day, but I… Continue Reading “This is how it feels”
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