What a Week as a Single Parent Looks Like For Me

Every now and then, my husband will leave for week-long business trips. And it doesn’t matter what I do to prepare myself for them, the weeks always play out the same way. Monday Accomplishments: Nearly all the things. Laundry is folded and dishes are done before going to bed. Floors are swept, counters cleaned. Blog [...]

Lost Lovey Search Parties

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Luckily, this post is not about us or any lost loveys around here.  Lambie is still safely tucked away in Leyna’s crib. But last night a thread on Clickin Moms caught my attention. The title: URGENT!! Lost Lovey!! The story was one as old as babies and blankies. A photographer’s 4 year old lost her [...]

Samurai Kid’s Birthday Party

Kendall Samurai Party Invitation

I had grand ideas of throwing Kendall a baseball 4th birthday since his obsession with the sport began last summer, but somewhere around January he was introduced to Power Rangers via the magical powers of Netflix. Okay, first, I’m just going to answer the question you’re all asking. YES, Power Rangers are alive and well, [...]

My Favorite Part of Being a New Mom: Laughing When I Should Be Crying

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Somedays I don’t feel much like a “new mom”. I mean, I’ve been in this race for 4 years now, and I’m on round 2 of toddlerhood. But other days? I feel as green as a fresh spring blade of grass, navigating my way through the mound of crap dirt piled on top of me, [...]