Imagine a parking lot of 6 lanes of stopped cars. It’s 1:40pm and brutal LA traffic is already in full affect. Your daughter needs to be picked up across town by 2pm. Meanwhile, your 1yr old is asleep in her carseat and your 5yr old son proclaims “Mommy, I have to go pee pee!!!” But …
My services include, but not limited to: Travel – When exiting a vehicle, I will often find myself carrying 4 various bags, 3 leftover sippy cups, 2 pairs of shoes and a partridge in a pear tree. Meanwhile my handsfree child refuses to exit said vehicle unless I carry them into the house. When traveling …
One year ago tomorrow, Life of Mom was born. It was slightly terrifying since I had 3 young kids already and not “worked” in any other career role since becoming a mom 7 years ago. Why terrifying? I was afraid of failing, feeling rejected and judged… Ironically, my fears were also the very reason I …
Before I start this post, I want to say how deeply sorry and saddened I am for all of those who have ever lost a child. One of the hardest things for me to overcome was the dream of the life I had envisioned for my son, one full of adventure and chaos and above …
Dear People of the World, There was a time when I knew everything about parenthood. I could glance at any given moment happening between a mother and her child and know exactly what mom was doing all wrong, why her child was acting a certain way. For example, I remember seeing toddlers on leashes and …
Congratulations, you are having another baby! While this is a thrilling time for parents, that’s not always the case for older siblings. Fear of the unknown starts to kick in… so I’m here to help you make that first visit as positive and memorable as possible for big brother or big sister. Here are a …
In 2002, my mom and I were at the Pacific Ocean together. In an attempt to fit us both in with the ocean, I flipped my disposable camera around and snapped a picture. Little did I know that one day this style of photography would be a phenomenon called “taking a selfie.” What I also …
8. Never leave the Queen! If my family suddenly came into a fortune, there is one thing I will never trade up on… my queen size bed. My husband is 6’2” and I love how our bodies sleep like a twisted pretzel in our cozy queen. Even when we fight, our toes still find a …