Things that no one ever says to me: You're so tan! Did you just get back from the beach? Don't worry about the bathroom, I'd love to clean it. You look so well rested. Can I not play on the iPad? I have so many clean clothes, I don't know what to wear. I already cleared my dishes. I know exactly where my shoes are. But we already have so many pictures of you. Can we just sit around and read today? You don't look old enough to have two boys that age. What are people not saying to you … [Read more...] about things that no one ever says to me
just plain funny
lessons from the beach
I'm back from our annual trek to Rhode Island where we hit the beach and spent some quality time with my husband's extended family. Every family has their own special set of, let's call them traditions, that make their vacation special to them and my husband's family is no exception. To help families everywhere in preparation (or recovery) from their family vacations, I've pulled together a couple of things that I learned on our own beach week. Because even on vacation, there are lessons. 1. … [Read more...] about lessons from the beach
22 things grown ups know
I've been keeping this list of life discoveries for the past few months, and I've finally decided to bust out the collection and share it with you. It's by no means comprehensive, but a good place to start. Here they are - 22 things grown ups know: 1. Your kitchen floor will never be clean. Accept and move on. 2. The first cup of coffee or glass of wine is the best, the second is okay, the third, totally unnecessary. 3. They (your children, co-workers, anyone you spend the bulk of your time … [Read more...] about 22 things grown ups know
five quotes i stole from yoga that apply to everything
Since I started going to yoga a few times a week, I've been collecting quotes from yoga teachers. They'll say something in class that hits me a certain way, usually right between the eyes, and I'm thinking, has this teacher been talking to my mom? Have they been secretly private messaging my husband on Facebook? That's really weird. How do they know that is exactly what I'm dealing with right now? Oh wait, there are these things called universal truths which basically mean that I'm not as … [Read more...] about five quotes i stole from yoga that apply to everything
mom jeans
I have a hard time not laughing out loud when a teenage girl walks by me in high waisted, acid washed cut off's. "Mom jeans," I chuckle to myself. But somehow I think the joke is on me. When that same teenager walks past me, and I'm wearing mid-rise skinny jeans, is she thinking "Mom jeans"? It's time to face reality. I've been lapped. I'm at the age where the trends I wore in high school (let's just call it baby doll, sunflower everything), have come back. Walking into Urban Outfitters is … [Read more...] about mom jeans
summer looms
Nine and a half months out of the year, with a few breaks for vacation here and there, I manage my own time. I put the boys on the bus at 8:25 and I have until 3:50 to do whatever the heck I want. Or more realistically, I do whatever needs to get done: exercise, write, work, run errands, do chores. All of this happens in my condensed work day. And then there's summer. I'm coming clean. I dread summer. Yep. I said it. I dread summer. Summer feels like something that has to be … [Read more...] about summer looms
that time i egged my own car #tbt
Here's a little throw back to when I had two kids under the age of three and stayed home with them full-time. If you're a mother that has ever had a very public meltdown and maybe tossed a few things, Happy Mother's Day. This one's for you. What is that smell? Every time we got in our minivan there was a horrible stench. My husband compulsively checked under the seats for lost sippy cups filled with rancid milk. He scoured every nook and cranny for the source of that smell. Only I … [Read more...] about that time i egged my own car #tbt
new jeans
I'm sitting on a bench with my husband waiting for a train. I make some benign comment about the complexities of dressing for spring weather. Or maybe I said, will it ever get warm? And he says... Maybe we could get you some new jeans. Me: New jeans? Him: Yeah, new jeans. He gestures to the small rubbed worn patch at my hip. Me: These are new jeans. Him: Really? Me: These are my new, trendy boyfriend jeans. Him: Those are new? Me: Yep. Him: Really? Me: Yep. Him: That's totally … [Read more...] about new jeans