Category: A Mommy’s Life

I love going out and I love getting dressed up. And while the getting ready part is not always the easiest with kids around (hence my chronicle “Out Without Kids”), it’s always worth the hassle …

I’ve been wanting to do another Day in the Life post since starting homeschool.  I was waiting for a “normal” day but things kept coming up.  Then I realized there is no typical day in our homeschool …

Yesterday was a long and exhausting day.  What was supposed to be a quick check up for hubby’s car turned into a most-of-the-day ordeal. We dropped his car a little after 8 am and they …

Last week I did something unusual: I went out. At night. Without the kids. I was invited to the Bloggin Mamas “coming out” celebration hosted at Hialeah Park. As a member and big believer in …

Tomorrow, October 11, is International Day of the Girl Child, a day the UN has chose to draw awareness to girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.  This year’s theme is …

I’ve been feeling really fragile lately.  Like I could break down crying at any moment.  Not just emotional like hormones or the usual life stress but more internally distraught. I picked my path a few …

Something happened on Friday: I lost it. I lost it like I haven’t in a long time.  After a long week.  After days of arguing with Honeybun and listening to her say things like “I …

Imagine receiving an email that says something like: “Attn: I know you were looking forward to your weekend, spending time with your family and having a little time to rest and relax.  Unfortunately, I’m going …

Ask anyone and they will surely have a tip or two for new and expecting parents.  A lot of the new parent advice is great and comes from a place of experience and well meaning.  …

With the Frozen mania in my home, it’s no surprise that my girls have become rather obsessed with Elsa, and her magic.  Honeybun started asking me if real people have magic and I always answer “I have …