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5 Signs The Holiday Season is Upon Us

November 17, 2014 By Vicky 1 Comment

5 Signs The Holiday Season is Upon Us

  I think it’s safe to say that, although we have yet to celebrate an actual holiday, we are knee-deep in The Holiday Season. If you’ve missed the signs, here’s a recap: 1. Costco is selling a 10 foot stuffed bear and strategically placed it at the entrance of the store so my children can […]

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All you need is love… sort of

October 30, 2014 By Vicky 6 Comments

All you need is love… sort of

  I know she just wanted to help.  I’m sure she could tell by my posture- back ramrod straight, shoulders drawn up so high they could be worn as earrings and the wicked bitch brow I was sporting- that we were most certainly not exchanging “I love you’s” in the grocery store parking lot. From the […]

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This is pee-worthy

October 15, 2014 By Vicky 11 Comments

This is pee-worthy

I have been forty for 19 days. In that time… I organized my home and kids so The Hubs and I (and Flat Stanley) could leave town for an entire week…  7 backpacks just to organize the boys’ school and sports paraphernalia    Meanwhile I pack my shit like an efficient boss! I spent 6 […]

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10 Things I will have absolutely no trouble doing while traveling to Scotland

October 1, 2014 By Vicky 2 Comments

10 Things I will have absolutely no trouble doing while traveling to Scotland

According to my children, I have no business traveling. Luke feels my definition of a “fun time in Scotland” is found lacking. According to Nate, I have no business going to Scotland because I “don’t speak Scotland.” *setting* The kitchen table Tuesday morning…   Luke: Mom, what are you most excited about doing on your […]

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This is 16 + 24 – 19 hours

September 25, 2014 By Vicky 10 Comments

This is 16 + 24 – 19 hours

In 19 hours I’ll be 40. Four-ty. The big 4-0. I’m pretty sure the school secretary and nurse were in their 40’s. Maybe they were 60. I couldn’t tell. I was 8. I remember when my mom turned 40.  We threw her a surprise party.  She came downstairs early… in her bathrobe. I was 11. […]

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To the parents of…

September 16, 2014 By Vicky 8 Comments

To the parents of… “Vicky is an extremely articulate young lady.  We are impressed by her ability to express her thoughts and feelings.” Kindergarten- Mrs. Levi “Vicky is very bright.  She completes her work on time and is eager to participate in class discussions and sharing.  However, it would be a good idea for her […]

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A letter to the mother of daughters from the mother of sons…

September 9, 2014 By Vicky 2 Comments

A letter to the mother of daughters from the mother of sons…

To the mothers of daughters from the mother of sons, As mothers we have similar goals, regardless of gender. We want our children to have happy, healthy relationships- both physically and emotionally.  We want them to go out into the world prepared to make educated choices and calculated risks- with a healthy dose of caution […]

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The Great Pumpkin is trying to kill you, Charlie Brown

August 27, 2014 By Vicky 8 Comments

The Great Pumpkin is trying to kill you, Charlie Brown

    276 days until Summer Vacation 121 days until Christmas 93  days until Thanksgiving 84  days until Halloween 28  days until Fall The leaves are beginning to turn. Memories of scarves and gloves float on the crisp night breeze. Winter boots and sweaters are lining the racks in every store.   OK, so maybe none of […]

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Not so super, but still a hero

August 22, 2014 By Vicky 6 Comments

Not so super, but still a hero

  Have you ever looked around only to discover you are drowning in the chaos of your own making? “Chaos” is the word I’d choose to describe every summer, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter vacation.  Oh, and let’s not forget 3 day weekends.  Oops, can’t fail to mention those early dismissal days either. And how can […]

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Test: Are you a Seasoned Mom or a New Mom?

July 29, 2014 By Vicky 5 Comments

Test: Are you a Seasoned Mom or a New Mom?

No one can deny there is a certain “Groundhog Day’esque” quality to a mom’s day.  On one hand, we have the peace that comes from having structure and knowing that no matter how badly we screw up today, it will be OK because we will be doing it all over again tomorrow.  On the other hand, there’s the […]

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