When I was pregnant with our first son, a co-worker and mama of two told me “The days are long, but the years are short. Remember, this too shall pass mama.” … Read More The Days Are Long, but the Years Are Short
After showering, I ran downstairs to check the laundry. I opened the dryer and there was magenta purple all over the white/light clothes. It was like one of those bath bombs had exploded in the dryer.… Read More A Magenta Purple Dryer
Living with a toddler: There are days I laugh so hard I cry. There are days I question every decision I make. And there are days I cannot believe I have to tell another human [our toddler] to please stop “Scooby farting” on people.… Read More Scooby Farts & Potty Training
There were multiple occasions over the last few days that having our toddler live in a timeout with no gifts had crossed my mind more times than I could count. That didn’t happen, but clearly those types of things would propel me mom of the year. … Read More Christmas has Come and Gone
The bars are full of Cheerios, oats and flax seed for fiber, whole peanuts and peanut butter for protein, and dried cranberries and chocolate chips for sweetness. It is the perfect combination for a fulling snack! … Read More Go-to Granola
I glanced at the clock and it was only 9:00 a.m. on a Friday. 4 days before Christmas. Caffeine had barely kicked in and my mind was shifting from caffeine to wanting a glass of wine. I mean it had to be 5 o’clock somewhere?!… Read More Santa is Coming to Town
For now, my skinny jeans are too skinny, so I am opting for that Christmas cookie and spandex this holiday season.… Read More The Struggle is Real
Time…while there has never been enough of it, these days with a newborn and toddler I’m really feeling there is not enough time. It has become very clear that 1 kid + 1 kid DOES NOT = 2. … Read More 1 + 1 Does NOT = 2
One month ago, I was 40 weeks and two days pregnant. My Type-A personality finds deadlines very important so that I can plan. I am a planner. I plan EVERYTHING. … Read More One Month Ago
For 7+ years I have worked out almost every single day. Yes, I was even that super 39-week pregnant woman teaching my weekly spin class. … Read More Time to Get to It