So let me preface this by saying, I am extremely grateful for my flexible work schedule. I am able to work part-time, and spend 3-4 days at home with my girls. We do have a nanny on days that I…
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Simplifying Christmas
Yes, it had to be done. And honestly I can’t believe this perfectionist is actually writing this, instead of checking off one of the 101 things I have left to do before Christmas. But it’s time for me to finally…
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Things Kids Say: The Never Ending Questions
My 2 girls with my nephew Ryan. Cute huh? Until they start asking questions! Oh Yes. It’s begun. The incessant questions from my 4 year old have started…and with a flurry. First it was “why?” after I asked Lila to…
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Uh Oh.
These are the two smallest syllables on Earth, that might have the largest meaning. When I heard Emylia utter “uh oh” today, so many panic stricken thoughts entered my head. Did she drop my phone in the toilet? Did she…
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Breastfeeding in Public…Why Must Women Cover Up?
I never really thought I’d join the debate over breastfeeding in public, but there was a short but interesting twitter exchange amongst some South Florida sports media personalities regarding this very subject. Wait, breastfeeding…huh?! Yep, Joy Taylor of The Zaslow and…
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Gift Guide: My Favorite Things…
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens… Don’t worry, I won’t type out the lyrics to the rest of this Julie Andrews song. But for some reason, I’ve totally caught the holiday season bug before Thanksgiving this year. Maybe it’s…
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Coping with Croup
After waking at 4:00 am with Lila on Friday morning, and not able to go back to sleep, I worked the HEAT vs. Mavs game. After being awake 19+ hours, I got to bed at 11:30. woo hoo! Early game…
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Brandi Chastain Dishes on Soccer, Mommyhood, & YesVideo
It’s been 14 years since Brandi Chastain engrained herself in all of our memories forever. Who can forget that unbelievable shootout win versus China on July 10, 1999 in the World Cup Finals? Almost more amazing than the victory, was…
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Bye Bye Crib, Hello Bed!
A monumental milestone has occurred in our home. Our little Emylia has grown into an almost two year old…and earned herself a big girl bed. This weekend we spent Saturday morning rearranging her room and moving in her big sister’s daybed. …
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The Simple Things
Today was just an ordinary Monday. We rushed to get our 4 year old to preschool on time, then I fit in a quick workout before running errands. It was rainy, I was tired. But it was a great day….
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