There we were. Sitting in uncomfortable chairs meant for mini-mes a third our age, listening to stories of past students' accomplishments, test score averages, extracurricular activities, drop-off/pick-up zones ... you guessed it. We were sitting in a school auditorium...
If only I had it all together:
I wouldn't have 18,000 plus emails in my inbox
I wouldn't have deodorant in my desk drawer for the days that I forget to put it on
I wouldn't realize (at noon) that I had...
I have started and stopped the writing of my post more times than I care to admit. Each idea reflective of what is going on in the lives of my family members - the challenges of transitioning to summer...
When my oldest was teetering on the brink of being able to sleep through the night but still wanting to be nursed to sleep, I shamelessly catered to the high maintenance demands of
my tiny human. Convincing myself that they...
Four good ideas from my house to yours … I'll share mine if you share yours!
Who-does-he-look-like Picture Display
When decorating the nursery of our third baby, I found two frames that coordinated nicely. At which point, I started wondering what...
"We just gave away our last table ... "
....I stared at him blankly. "Excuse me?" My husband and I exchanged glances at each other and then around at the half empty restaurant. I squeezed my children's hands and waited...
Twenty-one (21) weeks out, one (1) week in, and one of my children is already quarantined. We all knew the 2020-2021 school year would be a roller coaster ride. However, I chose to have an optimistic attitude going into...
I recently finished reading my $1.50 copy of Orange is the New Black that I picked up off a book sale table. Yes, that’s the book off of which the Netflix show is (loosely) based. I’m not sure if...
These days, nearly all of us have at least one social media account. There are so many social rules around social media, but like most socially imposed rules they are subjective and basically everyone just ends up doing what...
We moved to New Orleans when I was pregnant with my first child. Thus in the early months of first time motherhood, I didn't know many (okay, any) other new mothers. As I'm sure you know, there is NOTHING...
Within the 6 blocks of the French Market District, you can find whatever it is you are seeking related to Mardi Gras for your mind, body or taste buds! We encourage you to break out the stroller, drive down...
“What time is karate? What's for dinner tonight? Which one of us is attending back to school night?” These are just some of the texts that my husband and I have been sending to each other this week. Even...
Reasons Why I am Teaching My Toddler How to Cook
My favorite part of the day is cooking dinner. No, really. It is. There's just something about preparing a meal for my family that relaxes me. I'd like to think...
A little over 20 years ago, I was visiting family way down south in Golden Meadow for the Summer. We’d gone to my Aunt and Uncle’s camp at Port Fourchon with a few of my cousins. My oldest cousin,...