Archive for the ‘family’ Category
1.2.11
2010 was a crazy year for me. Between work (and work travel), the breakneck pace of preparing for Blogalicious Weekend, and Chatterbox and Giggles entering new - and VERY ACTIVE - schools, my candle was being burned at both ends. I spent most of the year feeling like I was ...
Posted in #GIT, all jokes aside, family, relationships | 1 Comment »
12.7.10
Lately I've really been trying to prioritize my life in terms of putting the really important things first: family, friends, my health to name a few. I was sharing this sentiment with a girlfriend of mine last week and lamented that I hadn't yet seen my close girlfriend's baby (and ...
Posted in #GIT, family, family moments, Family Vacations, girlfriends, holidays, reflection, relationships, weekend wrap-up | 3 Comments »
11.8.10
Having 3 kids and living 1,000 miles away from every single grandparent means that each year we have the challenge of deciding whether to make a trip down to Miami for Thanksgiving. As you might imagine, 5 plane tickets anywhere ain't cheap; let alone 5 plane tickets during the busiest ...
Posted in children, family, Family Vacations, finances, holidays, reflection | 7 Comments »
7.22.10
It's the end of July and summer is almost over - although I don't feel like it ever began! The heat and humidity of a DC summer has been ever-present since the end of May which signals the start of rest and relaxation. But things are a little different in ...
Posted in family, family moments, Popsicle, sponsored post | 2 Comments »
5.21.09
So what's the deal folks? I heard rumors last week that Jon stepped out, but Kate seemed to be confident that the rumors weren't true and optimistic that the marriage could withstand this rough patch. Then I heard another report last night that they're splitting.I have seen the show but ...
Posted in advice, children, Extra-Marital Affairs, family, relationships | 1 Comment »
5.14.09
A funny/crazy conversation on Saturday night:Hubby: So are you ready?Me: Ready for what?Hubby: Another one?Me: Another what? (quite confused)Hubby: Another baby?Me: Are you crazy? (In retrospect, not how I should have answered) No...I thought we decided (together) that we were just fine with one.Hubby: Well yes, but she's getting so ...
Posted in babies, balancing acts, family, My hubby, My hubby - the comedian, working mom | 1 Comment »
1.18.07
Since I'm home sick with the-cold-that-won't-die, I got to watch the Today Show and they had a segment called "Kids' Parties are Out of Control." They had an "expert" on talking about how parents are going to far when throwing birthday parties for their kids and that the pressure parents ...
Posted in entertainment, family, household, motherhood, parenting | No Comments »
1.17.07
If you're like me and the laundry symbols on your clothing labels may as well be in Greek, then here's a quick tip: Print out a clothing care guide and tape it above (or next to) your washing machine for easy reference. I like mine. It makes me feel uber-competent ...
Posted in family, household, tips, WFMW | No Comments »
1.15.07
Please don't take this post as a cop-out, I'm merely linking to Shannon's blog post because I really couldn't have said it any better than she did. Take a moment to read "The Momma Code" and you'll see what I mean!Have you been the recipient or donor of a Momma ...
Posted in babies, family, mamalaw, motherhood, parenting, reflection, relationships, stay at home mom, working mom | No Comments »
1.15.07
Evenin'!I'm trying my first Menu Plan Monday post this week. I kind of do this on my own [in my head] anyway so it will help to organize my week if I actually put it in writing...Before I forget, I made the best Chicken/Veggie/Stuffing Casserole on Friday. Basically, you season ...
Posted in cooking, family, health, household, Menu Plan Monday | No Comments »
