Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
“Where are we going today?” “When are we leaving?” “Are we going somewhere today?” “We have to go somewhere today!” Yes, you guessed it - it’s day #3 of The Chol Hamoed Trip Extravaganza - when you have a whole week to plan trip and after trip and spend quality family time together. Except the… Continue reading More about Real Family Chol Hamoed Trips
Sleep. Every mother’s elusive dream. Sleep training. Every mother’s nightmare. It doesn’t matter what number child it is, the mere mention of the words strike fear of incompetence in the heart of every mother. Why is everyone else’s baby sleeping and mine doesn’t?! It doesn’t matter how many books you read or what method you… Continue reading Sleep training …the REAL method!
I’m at a red light, looking for my lipstick. I know this light will last for over a minute, and that’s more than enough time to feel for my lipstick and quickly put it on, a time-saving mommy trick when free minutes are few and far apart. I start digging through my handbag and feel… Continue reading Have you checked your handbag lately?
Probation. My two year old is on probation. Well, she didn’t actually use those words. But I’m pretty good at reading between the lines. The preschool director is really a good friend of mine. I know she would do anything to help me and make my life easier. But she was stuck. My adorable and mischievous… Continue reading The Mommy report card
With a newborn in one hand and most of my kids home, I’m keeping my summer bucket list pretty simple. Organize the kids’ closets. Organize my cabinet. By “my cabinet” I mean my personal arsenal where I keep all the most valuable items in the house and all my weapons, including those that can easily… Continue reading Some more about raising boys…
