balancing work and family

The Perfect Date

I went on a date this week. It was a great date. We were outside, the weather was perfect, lunch was excellent, and we even saw a sloth. Yes, I had a surprise zoo lunch date with my handsome 4-year-old. Last week was like a scene straight from Jerry Maguire. All I could picture was that… Continue reading The Perfect Date

motherhood

Happy Birthday To My First Baby

I can’t take it. I cannot believe he’s eight-years-old!!! Once you hit parenthood you realize how fast time goes by. I wish I could keep them little forever, but obviously I can’t. On a positive note…my now 8 year old still hugs me in public, even in the school yard. Score one for mommy. Happy… Continue reading Happy Birthday To My First Baby

working mom

Embrace Those Rare Moments

There is this VERY brief moment in time. A moment that needs to be both savored and celebrated. It doesn’t come along very often and it only lasts a little while. It’s much like a comet…   Catching up  on the laundry. Cheers my friends. I’m savoring this moment…if I’m lucky, it will last more… Continue reading Embrace Those Rare Moments