“What’s for dinner?” Those three little words can send me over the edge like nothing else can. Especially, after a twelve hour day, which includes an hour commute each way. I answer with a smile, “What would you like?” “I don’t know what do we have?” my daughter asks. Then, I  answer sarcastically, “Nothing, I … Continue reading “Can Freezer Meals Save This Family?”

Julia is in the kitchen making pizza. I try my best to incorporate literacy skills to help with her reading. How did I do it? Read my post to find out.

        “You can’t pour from an empty cup, ” I warn my mom as she is running up and down the stairs to take care of my dad. “That is so Oprah, and I don’t do Oprah,” my mom snaps back at me. My mom is the primary caretaker for my dad … Continue reading “Is Self Care Really Necessary?”

Julia, (my six year old) and I were folding laundry and discussing our weekend plans. I told her a very nice mom had invited me for brunch with a group of moms. “Why do you want to do that?” she asked. “It’s a grown up version of a play date,” I started to explain.”Instead of … Continue reading “Mom, Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone”