Category Archives: Mom confessions

I usually scoff at the idea of making resolutions. But not this year.

Come to think of it – not only do I usually ignore the idea of making resolutions, I kinda smirk when people make them. At least, when people make resolutions that make me roll my eyes and think, Really? I … Continue reading

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I sure as hell don’t know how she does it. Or maybe … I do.

I haven’t seen the movie “I Don’t Know How She Does It.” I haven’t read the book, either. But I’m still thinking about it a lot. This movie really seems to target my demographic: a working mom established in her career … Continue reading

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Something’s gotta give.

Things have been hard lately. Not something-really-bad-happened hard. Just like being-a-working-mom-and-having-young-children hard. I’m sorry in advance that this post is one big vent. I’m sorry I’m not a lovely ray of sunshine. I’m not one of those bloggers who can … Continue reading

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three ways I am letting go of my mom guilt about working more

It’s 6:46 a.m. on a Saturday. I am awake. On my computer. Drinking coffee and writing this post. My house is blissfully quiet. It’s completely, totally bizarre. The quiet house is bizarre, yes, but me? Up this early? Willingly? THAT is … Continue reading

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Tuesday’s Trifecta: In which I make several confessions

Given the provocative post title, I’ll just get on with it: I detest imaginary play. My kids often want me to pretend with them. Recent requests include for me to be a chef, be a maid, and be a witch. … Continue reading

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