I have a 3-year old. And while he’s generally a sweet one, there’s not a day that goes by that he isn’t challenging. It’s his job. And he’s got a gift. But working in his preschool class today, I realized there are others out there that put his three-ness to shame. Big time. I spent […]
Well, it’s officially time to say goodbye to summer. This last week was packed with excitement… The lemonade stand Big has wanted to have forever. Class lists and the 1st grade meet and greet. Lunch at the kids’ favorite restaurant with Nana. A trip to Happy Hollow. UCLA’s first big win of the season. Fun […]
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.) So, here’s how we kept it super simple (besides […]
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.) So, here’s how we kept it super simple (besides […]
“No running!” All summer long, kids hear these words, roll their eyes, and slow down. Slow. Down. Well, after seeing this sign at the pool one day (which happened to be our family’s happy place this summer), I couldn’t help but take a picture. I determined that from here on out, that would be my […]
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.) So, here’s how we kept it super simple (besides […]
In honor of the Oscars tonight, I’d like to thank Carleigh, the technical wizard behind this madness. She helps keep things running when I break them, or when technology just decides to be difficult (so you can imagine how busy she is). Not only did she unkink the kinks that had me offline part of […]
I’ve been a writer for years. A lot of them. As a copywriter, my job is clear—there are objectives, measurements, clients, paychecks. But only for the last two or so has my writing become personal. Yes, as a blogger, it’s different. I’m not asking you to apply for a job, buy a product or support […]
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.) So, here’s how we kept it super simple (besides […]
So, if you hadn’t heard, I went to BlogHer ’12 in NYC last week. I got upgraded to first class on my flight out there (thanks to Lenny’s god-like status), I had more toothpaste and coupons thrust upon me than I knew what to do with, and I got to spend time with some of […]
Ok, I’m about to admit some things. Not in a preachy do-as-I-do kind of way. But in a holy-cow-who-am-I kind of way. Because I’ve made some changes. For me they’re big ones. And they weren’t all so easy, but I did it. Ok, ready? In the last two months, I’ve only had three cups of […]
As a kid, I didn’t give much thought to getting old. Older, yes. I mean you had to reach a certain age to be in the Olympics and go to the Air Force Academy. (Yes, I really wanted to do both of those things at one point in my life, which, if you know me, […]
I’m really not sure why I keep thinking interviewing my kids will make for great blog posts. But I tried again (this time with a very insightful, well-spoken friend in the mix too). After a school-night adventure into the city for a screening of The Lorax (for once I got to be the cool mom!), […]
When I was in kindergarten, my mom’s friend told her that if I didn’t learn to speak up, I’d never make it in this world. When I was seven I became a swimmer, and spent the next ten years with my head under water. When I was in junior high, I almost passed out going […]
Last week we got a new shed. This may not sound all that monumental to some of you, but in our world, it is. Now we can clear out some of the stuff that’s been cluttering our house. And soon I’ll be able to breathe easier. You see lately I’ve been feeling suffocated by our […]
“Mom! The Giants are going to the Worlds Serious!” That’s how Little greeted me this morning. The look on his face, the excitement in his voice. It was childhood enthusiasm at its purest. And all because of some sweaty guys in uniforms. Pretty amazing, right? Growing up in A’s territory (when the A’s were people […]
So there’s this thing called Facebook. You might have heard of it. Maybe you’ve got an account, but never actually visit the site. Maybe you’re a Facebook voyeur, reading others’ posts, but never posting yourself. Maybe you can’t wait to share yet another picture of your kid eating dog food/sleeping/writing in cursive at age 3 […]
First, a belated birthday shout out to the one and only Lenny! Yesterday was the big day and we’re all still coming down from our sugar highs. Now, on to official blog business. While these really span the last couple weeks, lessons #1-3 were today. I’m still reeling. Lesson #1: After a grocery trip (with […]
When Pink requested a rainbow tea party for her 3rd birthday, I thought, oooh I can totally rock that. (Yes, again.) I started pinning outrageously awesome rainbow layered cakes, Jell-o molds, printed invitations, and more. And then I remembered, I don’t do that stuff. (Yes, again.) So, here’s how we kept it super simple (besides […]
**UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest, and date on!** Date nights? Of course we have date nights. There’s always Pizza & Wine Friday. You know, unless we have other Friday night plans. (Like we have for the past month and a half straight.) And every now and then we watch […]
