It was all in place, right there in my living room. There were lights and cameras; there was even a guy who said, “action.” For a brief moment I felt like a true TV star. It was fun while it lasted. But as with all things involving children, I came crashing back to reality when the baby woke from a ... Read More about I Tried to Be a Star But Then I Was Just a Mom
The Circus Comes to Town
Kevin and I had a nice little life with 2 kids, one girl one boy. We went on weekend adventures. We could easily get seated at a restaraunt. We all fit at our small dining room table. We were pretty smug and thought our parenting abilities were the reason our family ran so smoothly.Then baby number ... Read More about The Circus Comes to Town
5 S Your Way to Peace and Quiet
I have to give a Mama shout out to the book Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp. I give it to every new mom that I know and I was just reminded of it when I friend posted a Facebook update praising Dr. Karp for saving her life!My friend Crystal gave me the book at a shower when I was ... Read More about 5 S Your Way to Peace and Quiet
This Move Could Make You a Star
I’ve always wanted to be an actor. Not a celebrity or a star, but a solid working actor who has the job of being someone else every night for a few hours. It’s an unfulfilled dream because when I was young and fearless I didn’t know how to pursue it and when I got old enough to figure out how I had ... Read More about This Move Could Make You a Star
The Beginning
There are people you meet in life that you click with instantly. As a mom, there are women you meet that you know right away you'd be friends with even if you didn't have kids in common. Jessica fits in both categories. I have long admired her California coolness and amazing ability to seem calm in ... Read More about The Beginning