The bathroom faucet was busted, and I was determined to fix it. That’s right: mama was going to fix the sink all by herself (well by herself and a YouTube tutorial). As I started, I decided an even better idea...
Ah, Hallmark. You’ve really screwed us. I mean, really, who can live up to that sentimental perfection? The closest thing I’ve ever seen to the reality about Mother’s Day was an episode of The Middle. It was so close to real...
What do moms really need for Mother's Day? The internet seems to be dripping with answers to this question. Some lists include items such as "pee alone" and "drink a cup of coffee while it's still hot." Others indicate that...
13 days of school left. I don't keep track of that number to say that we hate school and can't wait to get out.  On the contrary, we love our school & teachers and have a great time being involved...
As summer approaches, my husband and I will be looking for ways to keep our kids happily occupied – whether we’re at home, camping or on an extended trip. While electronics rarely are our first choice, they do come in...
It's night. Our eldest son is coughing, despite a humidifier, two inhalers, Vicks Vaporub and essential oils. He wanders in a few times. I don’t blame him a bit, but there isn’t much I can do beyond a hug,...
“Please come back to the clinic right away.” “I’ve checked with a pediatrician at Memorial, and she agrees, your son needs to be admitted immediately.” This is not a great way to start a weekend.  A Holiday weekend.  On spring break. Yeah,...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expectant Moms is coming up in a week and a half.  Why do you want to join us at Bloom?  We have been so busy behind the scenes making sure this event...
We converted my two-year-old’s crib into a toddler bed around the holidays, and it has been rough. Almost four months later, we’re still dealing with speed bumps almost daily. Let me start out by saying my daughter used to...
No, I am not a recovering drug addict and it isn’t my life that is in a million little pieces, but my living room floor. A MILLION LITTLE PIECES of toys… This weekend was a typical Colorado spring weekend.  The beautiful,...

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