Yippee. Kids are coming home from school early today. So work-at-home moms can just fuhgedaboudit. And those in the office can figure out how to bribe a sitter for the extra 1.5-3 hours smack in the middle of the day. Easy-peezy. And the moms of teenagers can keep their fingers crossed no cops, no undesirables, no sex on your couch. Cringe all you want, but us moms with teens know
Are You Ready to Go Back To Work?
Ready to return to work yet? Okay, school’s in full swing, open houses just about done, flu shots received, and first bouts of strep and pink eye dealt with. Now what? Honestly, there’s only so much Facebook stalking a mom can do in one day. I’m all about the kids, and firmly believe a parent needs to be accessible 24/7. But as their needs change, so can your availability. And
My Town
This is my town where backyard finagling and barbecue lead to stacked teams while deserving athletes and families are left outside looking in. This is my town where police blotters are scoured for names of the afflicted, and sighs of relief echo when we escape another week unscathed. And this is my town where one terrible phone call alerts the gossip mill of a sick kid, a dead spouse, a tragic accident,