Lessons Learned While Traveling

Now that we are back home, and I am hopefully nearing the end of my sleep deprivation from this weekend, I can reflect back on the experience of traveling with a 16 month old.And what does my … [Continue reading...]



The End of the Chicago Trip

For our last day in Chicago, I made my annual pilgrimage to Ikea. There are no Ikea stores in Ohio. We must travel either to Chicago or to Pittsburgh in order to visit the big blue box, and frankly, … [Continue reading...]



Bubba Grump: Chicago Edition

Today was the return of Princess Crabby Poo.Her return was completely by surprise. After all, Cordelia had a wonderful night. She slept through the night until 7:30am this morning.She woke up happy, … [Continue reading...]



Hello from the Windy City!

Did I forget to mention I was going to Chicago this weekend?Aaron has a stage combat workshop in Chicago every January (yes, we know, what a fabulous time to be in Chicago), and I usually come along … [Continue reading...]



Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

OK everyone, it's De-Lurking Week in the Blogosphere! Maybe you've wanted to post a "Hi!" and never had the time. Maybe you're just shy. Maybe it's your first time here. Regardless, here's your chance … [Continue reading...]



Everyone’s a Critic

I hate it when parents choose to tell other parents that a certain parenting style is the ONLY way to parent, and every other way is wrong. Well, Queen of Spain had that happen to her yesterday. It … [Continue reading...]



Student Mommy

Today I did something I haven't done in over two years: I stepped back into the classroom as a student.I don't think I've mentioned it here, but I am feeling out a new career path. I'm currently … [Continue reading...]