Category: Mommy confession

I admit it. I’m super nosy.

My family and friends are always tell me that I’m nosy, but I prefer to think of it as “curious” or “very interested in people.” I don’t think I can even blame it on being a journalist, because I’ve been like this since I… Continue Reading “I admit it. I’m super nosy.”

Dance mom drama

I was up before the sun for registration, determined to make it into our preferred class. I had packed snacks and water the night before. It was like I’d been training for this moment my whole life every time I tried desperately to get… Continue Reading “Dance mom drama”

Confessions of a Pinterest Mom

My children are the ones showing up in outfits I lovingly sewed for them. They eat pancakes shaped like dragons and sandwiches cut into smiley faces. They play outside in playhouses we built and painted, and take baths with glow-sticks and homemade body paint.… Continue Reading “Confessions of a Pinterest Mom”

Spending time with your kids: quality versus quantity

My kids are at the babysitter’s today. I have been working for the last six and a half hours, and I still have an hour to go before I leave to pick them up. I went upstairs a minute ago to grab a glass… Continue Reading “Spending time with your kids: quality versus quantity”

When moms follow (mom)trends

Understatement of the century: I am not a trendy and/or stylish person. I am a super basic dresser — jeans, striped tops and sweaters, and don’t forget the uncool winter boots that I wear eight months out of the year (replaced with flats or… Continue Reading “When moms follow (mom)trends”