When my first son was born almost 13 years ago, I was a complete basket case. I was totally unprepared for the punch-in-the-face-like shock of motherhood and literally spent the first 48 hours with my finger stuck under his nose making sure he was still breathing (I also faithfully tracked every single one of his … Continue reading On Turning Four
But What If I’m Wrong?
When I was a young child, my mom told my sister and I that if we ate candy before noon we would get worms. She even cited an example of this very horrifying thing happening to my dad when he was a kid. And I wholeheartedly believed her - so much so that I was … Continue reading But What If I’m Wrong?
Unjunk Food
In many ways I would consider myself a hedonist. If you're having a party - I'll be there. If you want to stay up late talking or dancing or playing euchre until the wee hours, I'll stick it out. If you are opening a bottle of wine- I'll certainly have a glass. And if you … Continue reading Unjunk Food
Gratitude for 1000
When I started my blog in January of 2013, my 12-year-old son threw out a challenge: "Mom - I think you should try to get 100 followers by the end of the year." I immediately started adding in my head: I knew I could count on my mom and dad, my husband, my sister and … Continue reading Gratitude for 1000
Why No One Wins An “I’m So Busy” Competition
I will never forget the night I was out for cocktails with a group of close girlfriends when suddenly we found ourselves embroiled in a "busy"-off: "I am trying to manage a full-time job, my 2 kids are in rep hockey and my husband is travelling for work." "Oh yah - well I'm starting my own … Continue reading Why No One Wins An “I’m So Busy” Competition
Lori Leigh Wilson 