There is no such thing as a mom who has it all together.
I have always been a driven person, placing high expectations on myself. At least that is the way to say it that sounds the best. The more accurate truth is that I have always been a little girl doing her best, begging for someone to notice her. Operating at a high level of excellence was … Continue reading Mom Guilt
In this house, we do chores. All of us. No one is exempt. My kids are on commission. Each chore has a value and, upon completion, a sticker is placed on the chore chart. Payday is Friday, unless I forget, then it is whatever day I remember or am reminded. When I was a child, … Continue reading Nothing a Little Dumpster Diving Can’t Solve
I have never been able to keep a plant alive. I even killed the bamboo plant that was given to my mom as a lucky charm of sorts when my step-dad was dying of liver failure. Yes, I killed a lucky bamboo plant! Last year, I attempted to start a garden in my front yard. … Continue reading I Have a Brown Thumb
Uncommonly Common Mom 