motherhood

The Christmas List

The toy catalogs have been invading our dining room table for months. They’re all over the house now. Each one with toys and games circled in them. Some with full pages circled. Toys and games I know they are not going to play with. Toys and games that have no business going into the overly crowded… Continue reading The Christmas List

just me

Confession

When the kids go to bed the list of to-dos starts. I clean the kitchen, pack the lunches, get their back packs squared away, and get going on the laundry. If I’m feeling really ambitious I’ll squeeze in a run. After all is done I pour a glass of wine, plop on the couch, fold… Continue reading Confession

Giveaway

Mattel Summer Giveaway

When I think of summer play I think of squirt guns, slip n’ slides, the beach, the pool, having fun in the sprinkler…all sorts of outdoor fun. However, there are days where the boys just don’t want to be outside in the heat and Mommy doesn’t feel like hitting up the bowling alley or the… Continue reading Mattel Summer Giveaway