Today, I’d like to welcome Patrice Washington to Bibs & Baubles! She’s a mom, career woman, and style maven! Her story of how having kids changed her is something I can totally relate too. You’re probably reading the title of this post and saying to yourself, “Here we go again. Some woman trying to tell […] Read more…
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Who You Calling Old?
When I think of my kids, I’m reminded of how old I am. Not so much in a bad way. It’s just that I sometimes think of all the things that were so common to me when I was growing up. These things will be so foreign to them. As I sit and think, some […] Read more…
Hot Topic Thursday: Octo-Mom Hit A New Low
What do you do after having 14 kids that you can’t possibly take care of? There are few options. One option that Nadya Suleman had sworn off was porn. She vowed that no matter what, she wouldn’t stoop to the level of porn to take care of her kids. That was before her house was […] Read more…
Count Your Coins
Source What’s it called when you stay somewhere and everything you eat, drink and use is magically already paid for? Oh yes, all inclusive!!! We’ve decided that must be what life looks like to our son. He’s not fully understanding the concept of paying for things. He doesn’t like to hand over whatever new item […] Read more…
When it comes to Father’s…
Every May is a big deal. Mother’s all over are honored. There are brunches, dinners, flowers, jewelry and anything else you can think of. We typically go all out to honor our mothers. It’s been that way for awhile. It seems that for some, Father’s Day is an afterthought. I don’t even think it’s always […] Read more…
Wordless Wednesday – My Heaven
How Do You Re-Boot?
There have been so many instances where I’ve had to re-group and re-focus to get back to me. Being a mom I need to recharge myself on a regular basis. I have to take time and remember that I’m more than my son’s mom. Though, that’s hard because being his mom is awesome! It’s still […] Read more…
Hot Topic Thursday – A Thousand Words
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture has stirred up a least a few million. I have read reactions all across the web to this blogger, Jamie Grumet, breastfeeding her three-year old son. The picture is controversial, for sure! I don’t even know that I have anything to say about her […] Read more…
Missing Out?
I was sitting in a conference room at work for a meeting. I glanced out of the window. There were a few moms out back pushing their kids in the swings. I should mention there’s a playground connected to our building. Moms and nannies from the surrounding neighborhood come to hang out with their kids […] Read more…
Just the Pics, Please
Flowers chosen by my two year old. His dad approved. This face just made my day – all day! Cherishing the moment… My last Mother’s Day as a Mom of one. Gifts made at school for mom. Adding them to my collection of keepsakes! What a wonderful day! How was your weekend/Mother’s Day? Read more…