I am insecure. There, I said it. It is out in the blogsphere for you to all to read. I try hard to hide it. Sometimes I over compensate for it. When that happens I say or do stuff that is pretty stupid. I am getting better with it. Age helps. Raising kids help. Positively speaking to yourself helps … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Yourself and your Spouse.
The last week has been an amazing journey for me. First of all I was in New York City with my husband of 10 years this past week to celebrate our anniversary (which is officially on June 23). Getting away with him was so amazing. We left the kids at home with family and flew Porter Airlines at the … [Read more...]
Teaching the Value of Money to me and the kids! How much allowance is enough?
I think I am teaching myself the value of money. I am becoming "aware" of what I spend and the fact that I am saying it "out loud" to my son is the bonus! I found my little guy in bed with his flash light the other night counting his piggy bank money. I was furious because I could hear change … [Read more...]
Mom Inc is in the Movie Business!
I wish I could say I am starring in the movies - but sadly I can't act or direct. I am however the hostess with the mostess of this great program at the Kingsway Theatre! Every Wednesday at 11:00 am I am holding and cooing at the cutest babies ever. It is a great spot to host your mom's group … [Read more...]
Working Moms and the Nanny vs Daycare Dilemma
I read a tweet from a mom trying to figure out how to hire a nanny and I felt for her. Every life change in our "parenthood" comes with so many complications. We are so busy in the day to day business of caring for our kids that these extra tasks can make life so stressful. When I went to hire a … [Read more...]
Baby Be Serious! SEVEN Reasons Why I am Seriously Serious.
I would like to talk about the word serious today and how I relate the word to my present day life.First the defination of serious: showing, or characterized by deep thought. of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner: a serious occasion; requiring thought, concentration, or … [Read more...]
Is WORK From Home Motherhood a Recipe for Insanity?
I have long dreamed about being a stay at home mom (well work from home as that is what it is eh?). I flirted with it on 2 maternity leaves and then took the complete plunge in February after a failed nanny disaster. As any mother knows, work from home mommies and go to work mommies "work" their … [Read more...]
Running for Stress Relief
I started running seven years ago to help battle with depression. It was extremely helpful for my mood. I run 2 half marathons and the friendship and sportsmanship from running made me feel I belonged in the "sport" world for the very first time. I have not run in a long time because of starting my … [Read more...]
“Time – it’s on my side. Yes it is….” Yeah Right.
"Time - it's on my side.... Yes, it is" Mick Jagger was a bloody man. What the hell does he know?Time has not been on my side. It has been crazy (I can't breathe) busy, but I only have one life and I better start living it. I scheduled date night this weekend. Not with my husband (that's long over … [Read more...]
Airing my dirty laundry
Last week my husband and I got into a fight over laundry. I am not a domestic goddess - I fully admit this, although I love the term and often refer to myself as one. The truth is I am not a goddess of domestication. I am disorganized in home maintenance. My five year old son often … [Read more...]