It happened. I knew it was inevitable, I was sideswiped nonetheless. I got the once over followed up by "Are you going to wear that, Mommy?" Their eyes looked me up and down, twice. "Are you going to change?" This, moments before we were to leave to visit Bird's new middle … [Read more...] about Fashion Critics
Dirt and Noise
Water shouldn’t Be a Luxury – #7BillionLiters
We had a snafu recently post home renovation and found ourselves without water for a day. Just one day. Yet it felt like an eternity as we floundered our way through the day with no clean water. Oh, the hardship was negligible, considering we could drive to the store and buy … [Read more...] about Water shouldn’t Be a Luxury – #7BillionLiters
Thaw – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mother Nature must think we are all April Fools. Despite her attempt to keep us in winter's gnarly nailed grip, we are busting out of this frigid mess one open toed shoe, one pedicure, one pollen laden porch chat, one cocktail at a time. I blame Disney for this. Let it … [Read more...] about Thaw – 5:00 Fridays TM
Earth Day Meets Potty Humor
This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about Earth Day Meets Potty Humor
Global Moms Relay and the Universal Truths of Motherhood
I've got a piece up at the Huffington Post today. Please go have a look. The post is part of the Global Moms Relay. Every time you share this post, Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 (per action), up to $250,000, to the Global Moms Relay, to help improve the health and … [Read more...] about Global Moms Relay and the Universal Truths of Motherhood
Room with a View (Willis Tower) – Wordless Wednesday
Reawakening
I've had a blah year so far. Just recently I was lamenting to a friend that January was mostly a blur, having been down with the flu and a respiratory infection for three weeks and then having arm surgery. My friend looked at me quizzically and said, "Dude, it's March. Actually, … [Read more...] about Reawakening