No naked butts on the furniture. It’s an actual rule that I had to implement in our home. There are certain things no one can ever prepare you for when it comes to being a parent. Having to implement rules like this is one of them. But lo and behold, the boys broke out nakedContinue reading “No Naked Butts on the Furniture!”
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How Football Sundays Became Quality Family Time
Football reigns supreme in our household during the fall. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, so I bleed Green & Gold (and always will) whereas my husband is a diehard Patriots fan (not surprising coming from someone raised in Massachusetts). Being a part of different divisions and conferences certainly eased most of the seasonalContinue reading “How Football Sundays Became Quality Family Time”
Dear Future Me: A Letter About Today
Today will come and go in a heartbeat. And whether work feels like it lasts 243 hours or 30 minutes, the moments you have with the boys are so fleeting. Slow down for them. The dishes will get done. They are not paying attention to whether the sink is full of dishes or the dryerContinue reading “Dear Future Me: A Letter About Today”
It’s Only Been Two Visits….
Our boys attend a local summer camp which is great on several levels. They get to see a lot of their school friends, swimming is a big part of their days and since they are little fish, they love that and more then anything they are not simply sitting home watching TV while my husbandContinue reading “It’s Only Been Two Visits….”
Celebrating All Things Ma
For those that don’t know, Ma is my mom. Ma is the name she was gifted from our oldest, the first grandchild in the family. Honestly, I cannot remember how the names came to be. I think we started calling my parents grandma and grandpa but when our oldest started talking, their names came outContinue reading “Celebrating All Things Ma”
Ma, Mama, Mom, Bruh
Ma, Mama, Mom, Bruh. Four words, plastered across a sweatshirt that I bought before the boys could read. Now that they can read, let me tell you, it is their favorite sweatshirt. They are obsessed anytime I wear it. Bruh being the pinnacle of hilarity. Every once in a while, it’s all they call me.Continue reading “Ma, Mama, Mom, Bruh”
Scary Drills
Last week, on Thursday we received an email for school. Nothing to write home about. They had successfully executed on a planned fire drill. All the kids had done a great job, knowing exactly what to do and where to move to once the fire alarm went off. Fairly benign. Besides that, my brain immediatelyContinue reading “Scary Drills”
Falling Again
My husband and I met through mutual friends my second year of law school. I was hanging out with a friend. This friend was going to be going to the Bruin’s game that night but prior to the game, we stopped by another of his friend’s house. Okay, that’s confusing. Friend A and I wereContinue reading “Falling Again”
Find Your Gray
I want for my kids, what I think most, if not all parents want for their kids. To raise healthy, happy, well-rounded, polite kids. Willing to stand up and advocate for themselves and others. To not be a bully. To be accepting and kind to all. To set healthy boundaries for themselves. To find aContinue reading “Find Your Gray”
12 Envelopes
This Christmas, the items under the Christmas tree looked slightly different than years past. There were still the normal gifts from Santa that adorned the floor under the boys’ Christmas tree. And the presents shipped in from different states from the Mas and Bubbas of the world. But the gifts from mom and dad cameContinue reading “12 Envelopes”
Too Much Laundry, Not Enough Wine 