We Took the Kids to D.C. Here’s How I Made Sure I Actually Got to Be There Too.
I remember being in the Air and Space Museum with my family. They have an interactive portion upstairs where kids can pretend to fix an airplane. We stood there for at least 15 minutes, maybe more, watching our kids and our nephews run from spot to spot “fixing” and “painting” this airplane. They got to…
How to Survive Summer Without Losing Yourself in the Process
Next week marks the start of summer vacation for my kids. I have a week and a half left of my normal schedule before everything changes and they’re around all day. As a mom, I’m looking forward to not having to pack lunches and snacks, taking the mornings slow, and having lots of outings and…
How to Stop Introducing Yourself As “Just a Mom”
Before I had kids I was an elementary school music teacher. I loved my job and I loved my students. After my daughter was born my husband and I decided that we had the means for me to stay home with her. It’s what I wanted to do because I wanted to be there for…