No one in my immediate family has ever been divorced. To my knowledge, there has never been anyone with a drug or alcohol problem. Following the loss my 37-year-old cousin who bravely fought Leukemia, the only death we’ve experienced was that of my 95-year-old grandmother. I’m blessed beyond measure and I know this. However, […]
6 Mom-isms Every Mother Should Use, Courtesy of My Mother
“I will never be like her when I grow up.” Yes, I know. Most adolescent girls have said those words. However, I truly meant them. My mother and I disagreed about everything from friends & clothes to extracurricular activities, grades, and boys. You name it and we did not see to eye to eye about […]
Part 2: Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me
I’ll save the long-winded introduction. (Yes, I’m aware I am in serious need of a course in editing.) So I’m going with facts. 1. I’m not the only who was under the impression that “vanilla” was simply an ice cream flavor or candle scent. 2. I am willing to bet good money there will be […]
Fifty Shades of Vocabulary: Talk Dirty to Me (Part 1)
Unless you have been living the life of a recluse, you are aware that “Fifty Shades of Grey” is set to release in movie theaters around the globe in less than 72 hours. Better get your tickets quick. Many theaters have already sold out! (I heard that from a friend, not when I went to buy my own tickets […]
A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding
In a few hours the months of planning will come to fruition. You’ll be married. But this is only the beginning, beloved. Yes, yes. I’m aware that you realize this and you “know” what you’re getting into. On some level, you’re correct- everyone who has been in any sort of relationship knows how […]
Name 3 reasons your bed might squeak… besides sex
There is no shortage of cringe-worthy moments in my life. There was the time I was at a park with my parents and I turned to lovingly wrap my arms around my father with my tiny 3 foot body, only to look up and find the man on whose legs I was nuzzling with […]
I’m movin’ on up!
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Spike is the kid you don’t want your kid to play with
“Just because you can swim, does not mean I’m going to let you swim with sharks.” This was one #3 on my mother’s Top 5 Mom’isms list. It was her creative version of “I trust you. It’s the other kids I don’t trust.” My brother and I came to hate this particular phrase more […]
A Letter to Myself on the Eve of My Wedding
In a few hours the months of planning will come to fruition. You’ll be married. But this is only the beginning, beloved. Yes, yes. I’m aware that you realize this and you “know” what you’re getting into. On some level, you’re correct- everyone who has been in any sort of relationship knows how difficult […]
The road to hell is paved with guilt and YouTube videos
After careful examination I have determined that 63% of my parenting is motivated by guilt. I feel guilty about that. I have also discovered, though, that while guilt isn’t the healthiest of inspirations, it can sometimes lead me to a positive place. For example… “Ugh, I feel so guilty for feeding my kids donuts […]
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