Those occurrences in life that happen by accidental discovery have provided some of the best "lessons learned" moments that I've ever witnessed. I'm referring to those favorable outcomes that miraculously arise out of unintentionally botched-up processes and procedures. Let me explain with a true life story... Once upon a time (very recently), a young lady … Continue reading Faux Mashed Potatoes (Red Lentil-Style)
My two oldest children, Toodlez and Junior, had their fall break from college the other week; and please believe me when I say that my children (all three of them) enjoy their downtime when they get it. I have clearly witnessed how their daily routines can be incredibly hectic for being so young, between obtaining their … Continue reading Homemade Vacation Getaway
When I tried to wake up Little Man to get ready for school at 7 am one Monday morning, the following conversation transpired: Little Man - "I'm just going to sleep for the rest of my life." Mom - "You're a school boy now. You've got to get up and get ready for school." Little … Continue reading The Written Words
My parental role as a mom didn't cease the moment Toodlez and Junior turned 18. In fact, my role expanded to include the raising of adult children. Yes, I did use the word "raising". Contrary to what some may think, I'm personally a firm believer that 18 year olds still need a little growing up to do … Continue reading Reflections of a Mom to Adults
In elementary school, children learn about the different sentence types, where sentences are categorized as statements, commands, questions, or exclamations. The sentence, "Nip it in the bud.", for instance, is a command because it's indicating that some kind of required action must take place. And for those of you who aren't old school, "nip it in … Continue reading Nip It in the Bud…Airing Dirty Laundry
Have you ever noticed how it's slightly less stressful to teach someone else's child how to drive rather than your own? It's almost as if you were born with an extra dose of patience to use in such instances. Sound somewhat relatable? Well, I'm perhaps one of those oddities who was surprisingly in chill mode … Continue reading The Golden Rule of Patience
In case you thought this blog was about pre- and post-pregnancy mommy and baby care, I totally get it but it's not...not exclusively anyway. Needless to say, I'm well past that maternal stage; but before you go just yet, how about reading a little further? You might even check out some of my other posts to … Continue reading Meanings Matter
If you could earn a bachelor's in motherhood, would you go for it? What about a master's degree? If each of us could be honest with ourselves, we really need to shoot for a degree well beyond the Ph.D. of Motherhood, because a woman's learning capacity should never stop once she's in the mother role. … Continue reading Earning Degrees
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