Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
It’s been a long writing break; I’ve been busy. Busy making menus. It all starts with Rosh Hashanah - time to get those menus together! I start browsing cookbooks and Facebook groups for the newest, most exciting recipes. Pomegranate fig salad; Carrot leek tartlets; Honey crusted apple something or other. The options are endless, but… Continue reading Meshugeh from Menus
His eyes were gleaming. "I entered the raffle for the Ipad! I can’t wait to win!” I tried to share my 9 year old’s naive enthusiasm, but it wasn’t working. Uh oh, I don’t want him to be disappointed when he doesn’t win. What’s the chances of winning anyway? I better help him realize he… Continue reading I want my kid to win, really, I do!
I should have realized things were not going to go according to plan as soon as I missed the exit. It wasn’t totally my fault; it was a six lane highway, why was only one measly lane allocated to get onto the next connecting highway? When Waze said stay the to right, they didn’t say the far… Continue reading How my kids make me act like an adult
It challenges my mothering abilities.It weakens my motherhood confidence.It shakes all the ideals that I stand for.It questions my very being.It fills me with self doubt. It’s toilet training. “Ok, today’s the day! You’re going to be toilet trained!” I enthusiastically told my three year old.“No, not today,” he casually answered. “When I’m six, I’ll get toilet… Continue reading The great motherhood challenge
Some days I wake up feeling ambitious and set big goals. Lots of them! Tackle the kids’ closets. Organize the garage. Clear out the laundry room clutter.Some days I’m less ambitious and make some small goals. Wash the dishes. Sweep the kitchen floor. Some days I have many goals, some days I have few goals. Some… Continue reading Mommy-type goals
