When my daughter, F, was in kindergarten, she asked me how to spell the word FREELOADER for a homework assignment. I thought it was funny so I put it on my Facebook wall. After the photo went … [Read more...] about I Am Who I Am
Archives for 2014
Working While Mothering
Recently, there was a contest on the Dim Sum and Doughnuts Facebook page. As part of the prize, the winner got to ask a question or choose a topic (any topic) and I would have to write about it. This … [Read more...] about Working While Mothering
Shouldn’t Have Lied!
Lying is bad. I don’t think there is anyone out there who would disagree. And to me, the worst part about lying is not the deceit, it’s the fact that I will always question the person who lied, and … [Read more...] about Shouldn’t Have Lied!
You’re Not Alone (VII)
I’m not saying these are all about me. I’m just saying if you feel the same, or you have done it too, you’re not alone. You’re not alone if… 1. You want to eat an entire tub of cool whip or … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (VII)
Zero Tolerance For Zero Tolerance
I have a 7 year old daughter who takes ballet every Tuesday. She doesn’t like when I watch, so I don’t (until the last 5 minutes, because then it’s too late for her to get mad at me). … [Read more...] about Zero Tolerance For Zero Tolerance
Mother’s Day
Every once in a while I do a NO BOYS ALLOWED post. This is one of those posts: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Being A Camp Director’s Wife
My husband, Cody, is one of the directors of an overnight camp for kids in Northern Michigan. Every year, Cody moves up to camp at the end of April to start setting up. My girls (4 and 7 years old) … [Read more...] about Being A Camp Director’s Wife
It is what it is.
I have a 7 year old daughter that my husband and I adopted from China in 2008. She was 11 months old when we got her. A couple of weeks ago that daughter, F, and I had a conversation that went … [Read more...] about It is what it is.
Mommy Mistake Number 2186: The Birthday Party F**K Up
I messed up. I’m not even sure how to start, it was just one of those things that while it was happening I never even considered that there would be repercussions. I never thought twice about it. … [Read more...] about Mommy Mistake Number 2186: The Birthday Party F**K Up
Why the Jews?
When I was a kid, my dad once told me that there are many, many people who don't like Jews. I didn’t understand. Where I grew up, it seemed like everyone liked Jews. It was harmonious. It was happy. I … [Read more...] about Why the Jews?