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  • From the Skate Park to the Dorm Room

    It’s that time of year. Back-to-school. And back-to-college. I wouldn’t know about that last part. But I can imagine. Several friends and family members are moving their kids into dorms this week. My niece is heading back for her sophomore year. Two friends are moving their freshman sons in for the first time—one has done Read more

  • From Excavators to Eye Rolls

    I am lucky to have two healthy children.I’m luckier to have one of each. I’ll be honest—I think I was a little bummed when we found out our first was a boy. I secretly hoped for a girl. But looking back, I’m so glad he came first. I’m as Type A as they come, and Read more

  • Marriage Means Never Using the Dryer Correctly

    “THE SWIMSUITS DO NOT GO IN THE DRYER!” I yelled down the stairs to my husband. I’ve told him this countless times. Also: Do not do the laundry. I know, I know… I’m supposed to ask for help. But when it comes to laundry? I don’t want the help. Because his way of helping usually Read more

  • I Get It Now: Little League, Big Feelings.

    What a Week. Little League playoffs. Two championship games (yes, plural)—all thanks to a double-elimination tournament where the other team hadn’t yet lost. So. Much. Stress. Honestly, I’m not sure which is worse: playing or watching. We’d been here once before and, thankfully, came out on top. I struggled with what to write this week. Read more

  • Relaxation, Mom-Style (or something like it)

    Have you ever seen the Bluey episode called “Relax”? The Heelers are on vacation, and instead of running to the sunny beach, the kids want to play in the bathtub. Bless Bandit—he tells Chilli to just go to the beach by herself. So she does. Hat on, sunscreen applied, ocean sounds in her ears, sun Read more

  • 10 Hilarious Lessons I Learned on a 6th Grade Field Trip

    Hi Mamas!  Happy Tuesday!   We are now 3.5 weeks into Maycember, 1 full week to go.  But who’s counting?  ME.  Totally me! The other week, I had the honor to chaperone a field trip with my 6th grade son and his class.  I’ve helped out in the classrooms a lot, and organized social events at Read more

  • May is for Moms: what will you do?

    Hello, Mamas!  And welcome to This Is Mom Life! Momming is HARD.  But what I’ve found makes it a little bit easier is being able to commune and commiserate with others going through it too.  And that’s what I hope to do here: share my stories, from the chaos of weekday mornings to the unexpected Read more