Category Archives: motherhood

Lessons in Parenthood

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

This isn’t really a “mommy” blog anymore. In fact, I’m not too sure it ever was. Maybe in the initial days, it was a hopeful glimpse of becoming a mommy blog, but, I never quite made it that far. But, … Continue reading →

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Something is Lurking in the Dark

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

I have this horrible sensation that something is going to be thrown at me soon. Something from someone who has some sort of personal vendetta against me, or maybe a big ass paycheck coming their way, has something they are … Continue reading →

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Happy First Birthday

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Today I have done an excellent job avoiding any sort of academic productivity that could have potentially been considered doing what I “should” have been doing. And…as I started the time on a self-mandated 3 hour push of productivity, I … Continue reading →

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Revisiting The Birthday

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Yesterday was the sad version of Big Chicken’s Birthday. Today I felt guilty. Well, guilty-ish. In moping in my own sadness, I never took the time to celebrate the brilliant little man Big Chicken is. So that, my friends, is … Continue reading →

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My Brain Needs to Sleep

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

My brain needs a nap. And please refrain from telling me that less coffee would promote brain rest. I disagree. And I refuse to listen to any irrational ‘less caffeine’ nonsense you might feel compelled to share. I think I … Continue reading →

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Where Do I Go From Here?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Today someone said, “Well, today has been the best day of the year, yet!” – and as it is January 1, I am glad to hear that the year started off with a celebration. I, on the other hand, have … Continue reading →

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Not Your Mother’s Mother

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

To help me drudge through the trenches of life, my mom (I know you’re reading this!) and her hubby (I know you’re reading, too  Pops!) left the island paradise they called home to help me raise my Chickens. And it … Continue reading →

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Protected: Yep…I said Vagina..a lot.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

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Why I have Chickens

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

People have asked why I refer to my children as chickens. On the outside, it is a totally appropriate question. I mean, people who don’t see might swarmed by a herd of toddlers might think, “hmmm…does this lady HAVE CHICKENS?!”  … Continue reading →

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A Case of the Holiday Hang-Over

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I’m sure it happens to the best of us. You know…have a beautiful holiday…one with smiles and cheer and whatever other junk you do to make it ‘perfect.’ And then the next day sucks. That is totally my life today. … Continue reading →

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