Monthly Archives: December, 2008
Santa Brought More to Dad’s House
Yes, it is true. I got the report during my “goodnight” phone call, and the words caught me off guard. All I could say was “Oh…” Drat! I hate it when I’m left speechless by a six year-old! I hung up the phone and realized this discrepancy was likely to spawn a series of questions. …
The Stroller and Sunglasses Theory
I have many theories, and one of the strongest is the Stroller and Sunglasses theory. The basic premise of the S&S Theory is simple: Do not buy expensive strollers or sunglasses. Let’s start with Strollers – my extensive practical research: $$$$ vs. $ Strollers… $$$$ Stroller $ Stroller Susceptible to being struck by your car …
Never say “Never!”
Before I was a single mama, there were things I wouldn’t (and thought couldn’t) do… But, when you’re pulling double duty as Mama and “Man of the House,” there are times you don’t have a choice. I thought I’d share a list of my accomplishments, and some things I have overcome over the past two …
Snow Removal 103 – Don’t Be a Martyr
I know I said I was going to do all of my own snow removal this winter, but today I realized that I simply can’t do it when we get 12 inches of heavy, wet snow. Somehow, I was able to carve a small and pathetic rectangle in the middle of my driveway with my …
Stuck in the Middle – When your kids feel torn.
One thing I really hope to achieve as a Single Mama is to keep my kids “normal.” It is not their fault that their parents got a divorce, but no matter how hard you work to demonstrate that to them, there are going to be times they feel guilty or torn about showing their allegiance. …
A Day in the Life: Dreidel, Fridge and a Mac ‘n Cheese Pizza
It is Monday, and it was eleven degrees when I drove home from work. I picked up my son and his friend from daycare, met her mom, who had my daughter, made the kid exchange and plodded into the house, all the while trying to use “The Secret” to come up with a dinner plan. …
I took the ShamWow challenge!
They say it holds twenty times its weight in liquid. If you aren’t familiar with the Shamwow! but are reading my little old blog, I’m in shock. Just when I started to think Billy Mays (the OxiClean fella) might show up for Christmas dinner, Vince Offer took over my Insomnia Channels (Lifetime and Fox News.) …
Snow Removal 102 – Put Fashion Aside
Even if it is only December 9, I have cleared my driveway of snow at least ten times already. I learned very quickly that staying warm matters, even if it means emerging from your house looking like a grizzly bear in a sleeping bag. Things to consider: The city plow driver would deliver a three-foot-tall …
Facetime – Your kids want to spend time with you.
In the harried moments of almost every work day, I find myself responding to statements and questions like these: “Mom! I want to show you something!” “Mom! Can you come here?” “Mom! Do you want to watch Frosty the Snowman with us?” With excuses like these: “In a minute! I need to switch laundry loads!” …
Splitting Holidays… What about Santa?
One of the hardest adjustments to being a single parent is coordinating your schedule with the proper authorities – Santa, the Easter Bunny, etc. Last night was the night that St. Nick was supposed to come. My kids are at their Dad’s house right now, so I had to plan accordingly. I have great news …