Category: A Mommy’s Life

Yesterday was a busy and exciting day. We started after breakfast by heading to the beach with friends who are getting ready to move as a sort of a (second to) last hurrah. Then we …

Today marks 488 days of Beyond Mommying and this is my 500th post!  It’s hard to wrap my head around what that actually means. I started Beyond Mommying for pretty selfish reasons.  After 6 months …

A few months ago I did something that even surprised me.  For the first time since college I bought “real” shorts.  Since I started working in childcare what feels like a billion years ago, I’ve …

I saved all the papers Honeybun brought home from school for an entire month.  This is what we ended up with: What is most disturbing, though, is not just the vast quantity of paper that …

Last time hubby was away for work, this happened and even though this time he’s only been gone a few hours, we’ve already had 2 meltdowns and the countdown has begun to when he returns: …

It’s no secret, I hate homework.  Everything about it, especially when pertaining to my five year old.  But I have to admit, I’m actually a fan of Honeybun’s homework assignments this week.  Her homework this …

20 days of school left for Honeybun and I couldn’t be more excited!  While many parents loathe summer vacation and having their children home all the time, I’m looking forward to the break and being …

 I am a big fan of most things that encourage early bonding and secure attachment like breastfeeding, baby wearing and sticking together.  One aspect I’ve never embraced, though, is co-sleeping. I’m a sleeper.  I like …

Today’s Weekend Wisdom comes from me and it is: Don’t assume you know the way things are and if when it’s really important, really pay attention! Doodle and I made it to Atlanta with very …

Today is going to be a tiring and possibly very trying day.  I will be taking my first all day long road trip since becoming a mommy.  Up to now, we’ve never driven with the …