Category: A Mommy’s Life

Cost of Care

Cost of Care

Since returning to Florida over a year ago, I’ve gone through a few job interviews and despite getting a few offers, I’ve yet to take a full-time job.  While being away from my children is …

I am a Stay at Home Mommy

I am a stay at home mommy.  That doesn’t mean I don’t work.  In fact, I work twice as hard as any other job I’ve ever had only I don’t get a paycheck.  Instead I …

Breaking the Bottle Norm

Both of my girls were born in Florida, during hurricane season.  When we were preparing for Honeybun, I was genuinely concerned about what we would do with a baby if a bad storm hit.  What …
Solo on the Road

Solo on the Road

We all have our list of “nevers”, things we’d probably never do.  Mine includes driving 2 hours each way with a newborn for an event that only lasts a few hours.  No matter the event …

Drinking on the Job

I’m not a big drinker, but I do occasionally enjoy a glass of wine with my dinner or a nice cold beer on a hot afternoon (which is nearly every day in Florida!).  As long …
Accepting the Mommy Me

Accepting the Mommy Me

When I was nearly hit by a car walking in a parking lot today, I did my usual half-mumbling under my breath “don’t worry about the lady crossing the street, I mean why would you …
Who’s the Boss?

Who’s the Boss?

In accordance with  “The Roy Theory”, my personal theory of developmental stages, Sugarplum is definitely in the “Dictator” phase.  She believes she can boss everyone else around and constantly says “I want”.  She wants to do …
A New Goal

A New Goal

Yesterday was a good blogging day.  Wisdom was oozing from me and I wrote almost three entire posts during the 2nd half of the girls’ nap.  I was finishing up the 3rd when Honeybun  woke up …
Back to our New Normal

Back to our New Normal

The new baby honeymoon is over, hubby returns back to work today after a glorious 4 weeks of paternity leave.  I am now being thrown full-force into full-time-mommy-of-three.  Up to this week I’ve either had …

Feeding Places

It’s remarkable to think of all the places I’ve breastfed my children.  I’m not really the type to hide out at home when my kids are little nor do I worry about where I am …