We have started calling our son the bruiser. He’s so wild sometimes and if you happen to get in the way – you will get hurt. I’ve been on the receiving end of many of his wild antics. Many are just because he’s so darn excited! When he gets excited, he’ll start stomping his foot […] Read more…
Mom’s Back to School Shopping?
It seems that everyone is talking about back to school but me. I’m not at that stage yet with my son but, in honor of back to school I did some school shopping for him. He’s got a bunch of new clothes and pajamas on the way. Also in honor of back to school I’m […] Read more…
Lessons Learned… So Far
Motherhood is a classroom and my teacher is about three feet tall and overflowing with lessons. I never knew I’d love so much or learn so much from someone who has seen so little. I couldn’t have imagined the ways my son has changed me. Here are a few things I’ve learned from my little […] Read more…
He’s Having a Baby
Let me just throw a couple of words out there and you tell me if any on them ring a bell. Ready? Daddymoon, man shower, dadchelor parties – do any of these sound familiar to you? No? Me either. Apparently it’s a new trend catching on with daddy-to-be’s all over. It’s like some new rite […] Read more…
Don’t Kiss That Baby!!!
To kiss or not to kiss? That’s the question I have for you. I was browsing a few mommy sites not too long ago and came across a topic that stuck with me. The post was by the mom of a little girl. She posed the question of kissing your child on the lips. Is […] Read more…
Fashionably Speaking…
Fashion is a social agreement. The result of a consensus of a large group of people.” – Stella Blum Read more…
InspiHer BlogHer
It was the first time I have been away from my son since his arrival 20 months ago – so I had high expectations from Blogher 11. When it comes to my thoughts on the mega-conference – I have two words for you: Flash Mob! If there was any doubt that BlogHer was going to […] Read more…
The Baby Ban
“We feel that [our restaurant] is not a place for young children,” the owner, Mike Vuick, said to customers in an e-mail. “Their volume can’t be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.” – from mommytracked.com These are the words of the owner of McDain restaurant in Pennsylvania. He has apparently had […] Read more…
Finding “Me” Time
Working out has become a popular topic with me. There are a few reasons for that sort of obsession. One of those reasons being the importance of health and fitness to me. Another is that becoming a mother shifted my focus to being all about my son and while that’s great, I realized that I […] Read more…
Fashionably Speaking…
“It’s hard to go with a trend. As soon as it’s out, everyone picks it up. It’s important to stay true to yourself. Have fun with fashion instead of letting it dictate.” ~Estella Warren Read more…