I love sports for kids. There are so many life lessons to be learned: character, hard work, determination, teamwork, resilience, and so on. However, one lesson many parents downplay is winning and losing. There is the philosophy of “everyone is a winner“, and yes, that is great to help build children’s confidence and self esteem early on. But, how realistic… Read more →
I’m a soccer mom. I watch soccer, I played soccer, my kids play soccer. Now, I can add soccer coach to my mommy resume. After 2 soccer seasons of coaching, I declared my retirement from the game. However, B’s desire to play has called me back out to the pitch. They say third time is a charm so I’m looking… Read more →
Bronson is a really easy kid. He’s nice, funny, independent, and listens pretty decent for a preschooler. These fine qualities have made him very popular for playdates. He has quickly become a Playdate Kingpin at his school. Playdate requests come flooding in so much that Bronson has taken the liberty of arranging his own social schedule. He’s been doling out… Read more →
As a mom, no matter how much of the baby weight we lose, many of us still struggle with the good ole baby pooch. You know, that little area of “love” that accumulates just below the belly button. I’m no fitness expert, but moms are always asking for suggestions to lose baby weight and get their pre-baby body back. I… Read more →
I always dreamed of going back to school for my MBA. It just never seemed like the right time: working full time, marriage, a kid, another kid, divorce, being a stay at home mom….there was always something. I have realized, there will never be a PERFECT time, so I’ve decided to take the steps and start my journey toward my… Read more →
My life is in such a great place right now. The moment I began living for myself and not depending on external people or forces to bring me joy, I discovered true happiness. I wake up and go to sleep thankful for all of life’s simple pleasures. Having a positive outlook on life may sound trite, but it truly is… Read more →
There are some things “experts” say are beneficial to our kids, and we do it. We play classical music to our unborn child because it might make them smarter. We buy them black and white toys as infants for increased visual stimulation. We put our kids in Mommy and Me class for socialization. Who knows if the “experts” are correct,… Read more →
There’s always that 1 little girl that is SOOOO pretty. Everyone constantly compliments her in amazement and adoration. “You’re so pretty, you’re beautiful, OMG can’t believe how gorgeous you are”. Before she can read, she probably thinks, “Hi. You’re so pretty” is a standard greeting. I was never that little girl. Growing up, I was a chubby faced little girl… Read more →
I felt really bad for Mo when he tore some ligaments in his ankle. Despite the cast, he was super positive and understanding when I canceled the rest of Summer Camp, Soccer Camp, and our Summer Vacay. Being such a good sport he said, “It’s ok. I just wanna get better so I can play soccer and football again.” I… Read more →
Cutting Cheese takes on a very different meaning in my family. Ever since I was a little girl, I remember hearing, “A LADY doesn’t fart“. That seriously had me questioning if I really wanted to be a “lady”. As a child, farting was fun. I might not have been the Spelling Bee Champ, Homecoming Queen, or Valedictorian, but everyone knew… Read more →