I really wish I …

I really wish that I liked to run. Or exercise. Or break a sweat at all. I have so many friends who love running and the 'freedom' it gives them. All I can think about is the minutes I could have … [Read more...]

Recent Mommy FAILS

June has been rough on me, I'm not gonna lie. And we're really not even half way through ... let's take a look at some of this weeks 'Mommy FAILS', shall we? So yesterday the Mouse and I went … [Read more...]

What do non-parents do with their evenings?

It's one of those questions I ask myself on pretty much a weekly basis. As I'm scrubbing sippy cups, changing PullUps, running baths, checking school folders, cleaning up vomit, putting out temper … [Read more...]

Sometimes, bloggers are Debbie Downers

I kinda battled with myself as to whether I should write this post - but in the end, it came down to this: I'm a writer [in the loose sense of the term], and I needed to get my thoughts and feelings … [Read more...]

Flexible Expectations

In my mind, this past weekend was going to be amazing. The weather forecast was looking awesome, I lined up fun things to do with the kids, the Husband had Sunday off to be with family on Mother's … [Read more...]

Austintoxication 2013

This past weekend was the best weekend of my life. And yes, that includes the occurrences when I got married, and birthed two children. I've talked about my online-mommy group 'Memo' a few times … [Read more...]

Working Mom Woes

The moment I've been dreading for the past year finally happened this morning.  I thought I was ready for it. I thought I could handle it in my heart. I thought that it wouldn't phase me and I would … [Read more...]

Diets suck and more whining.

You know what sucks? Diets suck. And working out sucks. And working out WHILE dieting especially sucks. Obviously, I get bitchy when I am deprived of calories. And carbs. And beer. Last weekend I … [Read more...]

Blogging about kids – my thoughts

A few weeks ago I posed a 'contest' to you guys - leave me some questions, and I would pick the best one to make a blog post out of. I'm a little late to the game, but here it is, nevertheless. As a … [Read more...]

Being enough.

I feel like I am constantly having life mood swings. One day I feel like I am ROCKING this whole 'life' thing ... and then the next, that I am a colossal failure. Okay, maybe not a failure, but a … [Read more...]

Getting to know Tottums

Last week I invited you guys to ask questions in the comments of this post - and you guys didn't disappoint! Unfortunately, then 'life' happened and I put off posting this, and then I was traveling … [Read more...]

I’m going to write about my husband now.

I know, I know - this is a blog about my kids. Or me. Kinda. I know, that you guys have absolutely no desire to hear me swoon about my husband. And for the most part, I don't write about him a lot … [Read more...]

A new job, and new beginning.

I promised some exciting news a few weeks back – and I’m sorry that I’ve kept you guys in suspense for such a long time {I'm sure you're all sitting on the edge of your seats, lol}. But I’m … [Read more...]

Mommy needs a beer. Or? Teething sucks.

Today was supposed to be a 'normal' Monday. I mean, Mondays are never the 'best day ever' - but usually, they're tolerable. I was supposed to have a productive day at work, and then come home and … [Read more...]

One day, when my kids are bigger I want to …

I find myself saying this to myself a lot: I swear to myself that once both boys are able to walk, or play independently, or sit through a whole movie, or are in school, or don't have to be … [Read more...]