There is something about people doubting my ability to do something that makes me want to prove them wrong. Sometimes this can be good a good motivator with great results BUT that doesn't apply in this situation... While at my son's 6th birthday party this past weekend, my brother-in-law challenged … [Read more...]

I'm Now 35...yep, this week I turned 35. 35!!! In the days leading up to my birthday, my daughter kept asking if I was excited. I kept telling her "No" and since she couldn't comprehend why (because kids have awesome birthdays), that response only made her ask me even more. So, I eventually just … [Read more...]

My Son Is A Smooth Talker and He's Only 5!!! My kiddos have school pictures coming up and I was reminding them that I didn't want them using their fake smiles (why do kids do that? I mean us adults do fake smiles but at least they look believable). So my daughter goes through the motions of … [Read more...]

After an AMAZING summer together, this week my kiddos headed back to school and it hit me harder than I thought it would. The First Day of School Tears Shed Were Mine! Don't get me wrong, I expected there to be tears BUT I thought I'd wipe them away and do a little happy dance at some point … [Read more...]

Note: This post is part of a sponsored program for Socialstars and Poise Microliners. However, All opinions and experiences are personal and honest. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my children! I truly can't imagine life without them BUT motherhood is no joke! There are some moments throughout the day where … [Read more...]

Despite my pleas, my daughter is growing up and now she is officially 8 years old. It's mind boggling because she listens to most everything else I tell her to do but refuses to do so when it comes to her growing up. The nerve! In honor of her turning 8, I'd like to share 8 things I love about … [Read more...]

"You're not the boss of me"...those words out of my son's mouth make me cringe (out of both anger and embarrassment). Although he's not saying those to me (because he knows better and well in his eyes, I am the boss of him...for now), he has had no problem saying it to family and friends when … [Read more...]

Ever do something so funny (and slightly embarrassing) that every time you replay it in your mind, you burst out laughing as if it just happened again? Well I'm still doing that about something that happened to me this past Thursday Evening. Every time I think about what happened to me while I was … [Read more...]