Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
To disconnect or not to disconnect; that is the question. The conversation must come up at least once a week, if not more. It’s crazy this Facebook stuff, it’s taking over my life. It intrudes on family time. Social media is just way too much in your face. I must disconnect. I’ve got to disconnect.… Continue reading Woes and wows of Social Media
They keep staring at me. Go away! But I can feel their eyes on me. All of them. Big and small alike. C’mon, I worked so hard today, can’t you cut me some slack?! Do you know what I DID today? Served a total of 20 something meals cleaned the counters 12 times handed out… Continue reading They keep staring at me!
The caller ID said North Carolina. Hmm, I don't know anyone from there. I picked up the phone with a cautious hello. “Can I speak to M------ or L------ ?” said the professional voice. I nearly dropped the phone. Who wants to speak to my 9 year old and 6 year old? “Is this 9**-***-***2?… Continue reading How a customer service rep made me a better parent
Whose kids are they anyway? I catch my husband's eye and sigh in annoyance; can't someone control these guys? My husband gives me a knowing look and nods, sharing my frustration. Where are the parents? But I look around at the crowd and see that it's pretty obvious; the secret is out, and I can't… Continue reading I can’t control my kids. (And I won’t.)
Just about every friend out there has one. And If you're one of the few who doesn't, I'm sure you go to sleep at night feeling like you're the only one out there who can't get it all together. Well, I was one of the inadequate few who didn't have the Facebook-worthy photo to brag about; until about a month… Continue reading A Facebook-worthy Family Photo
