Oh c’mon and admit it….we’ve all been guilty of at least one of these… Day 1: “Oh, this old thing?” First impressions are everything, and nothing screams “Mom Friend” quite like spotless white linen! You can use the knife edge of your freshly-pressed creases to cut through any tension and your silk scarf to mop […]
14 Signs You’re the Mom in the Office
Everyone knows that motherhood has a profound impact on our lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the workplace. It didn’t take long after I returned to work for the evidence to start slipping out. I pulled together some of my favorite episodes to make up this hilariously authentic list of 14 signs […]
The Working Mom Manifesto
I am damn good at my job. I like it, am well-rewarded and come home each night feeling like I’ve made a difference. And yet, despite all of the accolades and personal satisfaction, I still sometimes feel that I am letting my kids down by not being with them 24/7. Stereotypes are a bitch. I’ve […]
I Lie to My Kids and I’m Not Sorry
“You can’t eat that, it will make your stomach ache.” My four year old stares at me with tears rolling down her cheeks, mouth open in disbelief that I will not give her the chocolate bar that she wants. “You can’t eat a chocolate bar at 7pm because you’ll wake up during the night with […]
My Husband and the MILF
Have you ever had one of those conversations with your husband that starts: “Can I talk to you about something? You have to promise not to get mad.” In my house, these conversations typically heavily feature the word “gym” and result in me wanting to eat an entire cake by myself. However, when my husband […]
Today It Sucked To Be An Adult
Last week it sucked to be an adult. The laundry was piled up to my knees, the dirty dishes had overflowed across the counter top and we ran out of toilet paper. It was one of those moments when I stood in the midst of the chaos, raised my hands in the air and shouted, […]
What to Do When Your Child’s Dream Is Your Nightmare
My heart races as I eye the thick white envelope in our post office box. I hold my breath as I reach in and slowly pull it out. This is it. It’s real. I’m going off to college. Back when I was a kid, college letters came in two formats – thin, narrow envelopes with […]
I Am A World Class Secret Keeper
It all started with an invitation to interview. One for him. One for me. Life is like that sometimes….you spend ages waiting for a great job opportunity to come along and then whammo! You both get interviews at the same time. Except his interview was in the Netherlands. And my interview was in San […]