Today was another one of those days. A day when I desperately wanted to nap, but couldnt. A day when I really wanted to shower, but didnt have time. A day when I wanted to be a better example to my girls and not so loud and crazy and out of control, but I wasnt. [...] read more »
Yes, its true. Im being a wee bit cheesy today. But after seeing the things that happened in Moore, Oklahoma, it was a reality check on me and my mumblings. I really adore my family. I miss my mother like crazy, and I so wish that the pictures here included her lovely face with our [...] read more »
Shh!! Mommas Writing! - Writing about life, parenting, family and the humor involved with a little reality mixed in. It will be okay, Ill tell you why. I became a mother for the first time on the very last day of 1991. I had repeat performances in 1998, 2001 and a surprise encore performance in 2006. (I say surprise because it really didnt start off blissful. See Blessing in Disguise.) Its been quite a Read More[...] The post MotherhoodIt Will Be Okay appeared first on Shh!! Mommas Writing!. read more »
My sister has a framed photo of our family sitting on her bar, one of those with a quippy saying inscribed. This one is, Remember, as far as everyone knows, we are a nice normal family. That could definitely be up for debate. What is normal, anyway? I mean, the name of this blog [...] read more »
To my Momc who read childrens encyclopedias as bedtime stories to me and my sister. took us to Hong Kong after she left for two years to Australia. worked hard so my sister and I can migrate to the US. was always firm but understanding, so we didnt grow up to be rebellious, socially awkward, [] read more »
I had a great day today since we celebrated Mothers day together with my fellow moms at the church. We were asked to go on stage, our loved ones gave us some flowers and we were serenaded by one of our church member. They even made a slideshow photos with beautiful and heartwarming song for [...] read more »
Thats right, kiddies, Ive already got my Mothers Day card in hand! Jealous? Or youre probably thinking, why does she have her Mothers Day card on Thursday? Ah, yes, well, thats because my husband loves presents. And he really loves to give presents as soon as he gets them for you. Our first Christmas together, [...] read more »
This past week, Leelou turned 1 and Annie slipped into our bed twice at 3 a.m., only to spectacularly throw up on our sheets and quilt. But the upside was, when she was done and we were settled back into bed, she snuggled with me to sleep. Doesnt sound exciting, but this is my anti-snuggling [...] read more »
My debut has landed! After a few technical difficulties, my first official post as a featured writer at Motherhood LaterThan Sooner is live! Woot-woot! Stop by and give me a read and check out the awesomeoness that is this blog. Its not just for us old gals, by the way. Theres plenty of good info [...] read more »
May the Fourth Be With You came and went and I didnt watch any of my favorite Star Wars movies (the first three, natch). Then Cinco de Mayo came and I didnt make it to my favorite Mexican food restaurant. So now here we are on Revenge of the Sith day and I finally understand [...] read more »
