Category: A Mommy’s Life

When Honeybun was about 2 1/2 years old, she became very interested in the alphabet and was starting to recognize the letters and name them.  I decided to put up a letter chart for her …

I came home from teaching last week with a lot on my mind. After a lot of pondering, I had an “ah-ha” moment about what was bothering me: I teach ballet the same way I …

Every once in awhile it all gets to be too much for me.  The crying, the screaming, the whining, the demanding.  My pulse starts to race and then I look around my house and in …

When I was at the dance conference this weekend, a strange thing happened.  As I was watching classes, I had a sudden, intense feeling that I wanted to dance.  It wasn’t just that I wanted …

Yesterday was a big day: for the first time, I was away from my baby for the entire day.  And while, yes, it was my first time being away from Doodle all day, it was …

Well, Halloween is over and all I’m left with is an uncarved pumpkin, 2 full baskets of candy, a few awkward pictures and a pile of once wore costumes and I have to say I’m …

Happy Halloween! This Halloween is a very special one for our family.  Not only is it our first with baby Doodle, but it will be the girls’ first time Trick-or-Treating.  We intended to take them …

Today I can take a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief: reinforcements have arrived and they will continue to come in the next week!  My aunt and uncle arrived in town a …

Anyone who knows me can probably tell you I’m extremely frugal.  I buy everything I can on sale or clearance and use coupons whenever possible.  The highlight of my grocery shopping experience is always watching …

A few days ago when I wouldn’t let Honeybun do something she wanted she told me I was mean.  I replied with “I know, I’m sorry you got stuck with the worst Mommy ever.”  10 Reasons …