by Amy | Sep 9, 2012 | Couplehood, List, My Family, Parenthood
We all know parenthood changes a person. But did you know that parenthood has the power to transform seemingly lame things into really awesome ones? I mean, stuff I used to roll my eyes at, I’m totally into now. Check it: 1. Drive Thru – I’m a reasonably fit...
by Amy | Aug 28, 2012 | Couplehood, My Family, Parenthood
I realize this is the pot calling the kettle blog, but I’m worried that technology is sucking the life out of me. Can you relate? I feel chained, yet addicted, to electronic communications. Maybe it’s because I’m a stay-at-home mom, and those little pings from my...
by Amy | Aug 6, 2012 | List, My Family, Parenthood
Dave had to work on Sunday so I hung out with my friend Lisa and her 7-week-old son. Truth was, I needed a reprieve from being alone with my 19-month-old, who has an overabundance of emotions these days and had just expressed herself by (A) dumping an ice cold glass...
by Amy | Jul 22, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood, Yummy
When observing your kids’ caregivers in action, do you ever get an inferiority complex? I’m SAHM-ing it these days, but I swear our date night babysitter puts my parenting to shame. She’s like the Latina Mary Poppins: cheerful yet calm, confident yet flexible and...
by Amy | Jul 18, 2012 | My Family, Parenthood
Damn that Morgan Freeman–the whole world is bucket list crazy. Walking through any airport bookstore, I’m bombarded with thousands of things I should be doing, seeing, reading and eating before I die. Too many things! Can’t be done! Time is precious, sure, but is...
by Amy | Jul 7, 2012 | Couplehood, My Family, Parenthood
Last week, Dave, Viv and I ate at a casual outdoor restaurant that welcomes families. Our 18-month-old is a delightful lunch companion, but she’s a bit of a slob, and new with a fork, so chunks of grilled cheese and an entire cob of corn had fallen to the patio...
