Category Archives: Motherhood
First day of kindergarten
Today was the big day. My little guy started kindergarten. Like so many days when I wish a video camera was running non-stop on my life, this morning was one of them. It never occurred to me to carry my … Continue reading
One Week and Counting
My little guy starts kindergarten next week. Sigh. The time goes way too fast, and like so many moms before me, I am having a hard time with this. We went to school this week for an orientation so he … Continue reading
You might be a mom if…
Share With Mother’s Day approaching, let’s take a lighthearted look at what it sometimes means to be a mom. This was compiled with help from WellPreparedMommy.com’s friends on Facebook. You might be a mom if: *You’ve ever arrived at work, … Continue reading
I think this post is kinda funny, but it’s snot
Share I don’t like snot. Just thought you should know. You’re probably wondering why I felt the need to bring it up? Well, allergy season has kicked in with the young Sloans, and the sneezing has brought with it some … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to my Little Guy
Love is always hard to describe. But when you’re talking about the love you have for a child whom you dreamed about, conceived, waited for and miraculously gave birth to, it’s indescribable. Five years ago today, I was introduced to … Continue reading
Managing sick days
There’s a sign on my daughter’s classroom that a child in her class (early pre-school) is being treated for strep throat. Every week seems to bring a different sign – if not to her room to the one next door … Continue reading
Brotherly, sisterly love
Lunch breaks have been scarce lately so today when the opportunity presented itself, I bailed. Instead of my standard sandwich, I made my way over to Chick-fil-A. Sure, I love the food there, but there’s another reason I visit this … Continue reading
A bad case of the hives
Ever heard of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria? Me either until last Friday. But my two-year-old apparently has it. So what is it? It sounds pretty intense. It’s actually just a fancy way of saying “hives.” About a month or so ago, … Continue reading
Talking ’bout my girl
Two years ago today, I met someone who would become one of my favorite people. She didn’t speak to me at first. In fact, she cried at the sight of me. I shed a tear or two as well. But … Continue reading
No big deal
We removed a splinter from Girly’s hand yesterday. A rather long splinter, I might add. I have no idea where it came from – the playground at school maybe – but don’t think there’s any actual wood out there. When … Continue reading
