My son has struggled with reading and writing for a few years now. It's been really hard to watch. I've been frustrated for him because it's stuff that has always come easily to me and I always hoped he would have a similar experience. I don't think any parent wants to watch their kid have to do … [Read more...]
What’s A Mom Got To Do To Get A Little Privacy?
If you ever feel like you are insignificant, try to accomplish something on a deadline that is important to only you. It doesn't really matter what it is. It might be something as innocuous as filling an ice cube tray, as mundane as returning a phone call, or as emotionally cathartic as relaying a … [Read more...]
All The Thoughts My Child Has While Cleaning His Room
We are in a massive decluttering phase in our house. I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed by all the "stuff" and need to Konmari the heck out of our space. I recruited my family to participate, mostly because misery loves company. We sold our dining table online and decided to exile unsalvageable … [Read more...]
Learning To Let It Go – My Fear of Being Frozen
My name is Allie and I have #DentalDread. I hate feeling frozen, I always have and for some reason I just can’t let it go. Let it go, let it go… All kidding aside, it’s unpleasant. My kid is braver than I am. I am a total chicken.When I think about booking a dental appointment, I remember just … [Read more...]
Spy Versus Spy: How I Keep My Son On His Toes
My child is adorable but incredibly devious. He's clever, sneaky and I never see his brilliance coming. I've come to expect the unexpected raising him, and my life has been enriched for it. He's a secret agent of sass; for that and many other reasons, I love him. Take a couple weeks ago, for … [Read more...]
I’m Embracing February 14th For My Littlest Valentine
I'm not really a Valentine's Day person. I believe if you don't express your love the other 364 days of the year, that one day Hallmark and the red letters on the calendar suggest you do so will not save you. I'm a holiday humbug. This year, I'm trying to take a bit of a more balanced perspective, … [Read more...]
How Being A Mom Is Like Being In A Ke$ha Song
I have a confession to make. I love bubble gum pop. My boyfriend's tween daughters and I share the same taste in music and I'm not sorry at all. I find the music fun, energizing and above all, introspective. You see my life as a mom is a lot like a Ke$ha song. I'm always like Tik Tok, C'mon, … [Read more...]
The Math Of Motherhood
After 8 years, I am finally starting to understand how math relates to motherhood. Like all those years ago in the classroom, I'm just figuring things out. I used to be pretty good at math, but parenting hasn't come as easily. Sometimes I wish I had a parenting calculator to arrive at the answer … [Read more...]
How Parenting Can Be A Lot Like The Hunger Games
Parenting can be riveting and entertaining. Just like in the Hunger Games, there are parts that make you cheer aloud and parts that make you gasp in horror. It's edge of your seat every day and it can feel like an epic saga. In the beginning, deciding who is going to get up in the middle of the … [Read more...]
Raising An Eight-Year-Old Boy With A Smile
My kid keeps me in stitches. I have never laughed so hard in my entire life as I have since I became a mom. This is why they are so awesome. Eight-year-olds are like sponges for information. Sometimes you need someone around who will give you a billion random facts about bamboo sharks but who … [Read more...]
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