kids · motherhood

Come on Irene

We tried to prepare best we could for the storm. Well I should say “I” tried to prepare. My husband didn’t think we would really get hit, and I must admit he’s wasn’t too far off there. I got water, candles, milk, bread, and paints. Yes, I said paint. I was anticipating a power outage,… Continue reading Come on Irene

motherhood

Passions

I started reading an excellent book a friend of mine co-authored, The Digital Mom Handbook. The first question was to ask yourself “what is your passion?” I’ve been turning this question over and over in my head for the past week.  “What am I passionate about besides my family?” “What were my passions before all… Continue reading Passions

balancing work and family · parenting

Constant Struggle: Work and Family

Every working parent faces the struggle of balancing work and family. The demands of work, which you need to do to support your family financially, and the demands of your family’s emotional and physical needs. If anyone knows the secret to this, please share. My first-born will be starting kindergarten in a few short weeks and… Continue reading Constant Struggle: Work and Family