I have heard that the secret to a happy marriage is never go to bed angry. This may be true.
However, today I learned something even more important. Never leave the house angry in the morning.
Today had to be one of the worst days ever as a Mom. I was having a bad morning and I was running late for work. Rather than stay calm, I proceeded to take out my frustrations on my son. He wasn’t tying his shoes fast enough, his lunch wasn’t ready, his homework wasn’t in his backpack.
I can only imagine what his room will look like when he is a teenager. Probably not much different except the clothes will be bigger and the books will be textbooks.
My home isn’t perfect and that’s ok.
I know that many of my readers are familiar with Eli’s Lids and those of you who are not … You should be! These “Lids” have got to be the coolest thing ever. Sun, surf, snow, and skate … no matter what your outdoor activity, Eli’s Lids has something for you.
Much like myself, the owner of Eli’s Lids had a difficult time finding cute and stylish hats for her son. The difference between Kara Noel and I … I searched hundreds of stores and she created Eli’s Lids! These snowboard hats are perfect for a boy or a girl and come in two sizes. Newborn – 1 year and 1-5 years. Unlike most hats that your child will outgrow every 6 months, Eli’s Lids are made with Lycra and will stretch to fit the shape of your child’s growing head without stretching out and losing their shape.
On this 10 year anniversary of the attack on our country and the loss of so many lives, I find myself lost in thought … pictures and memories flashing through my mind. Remembering where I was, the somber day at work, watching the news all day long, and how many people I knew had lost loved ones in the Towers and on that Pennsylvania field.
Well, famous in his own mind …
I was recently asked by OC Family to share a recipe that I make for my family through a recipe swap. I knew it was going in the magazine, but didn’t tell Dylan. You can imagine his surprise and excitement when I showed him his picture in a real magazine!
The recipe also ran in IE Family. You can view the write up and recipe for Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas here (page 44)
After taking a break from Cub Scouts this summer, it’s time to get out the uniform and prepare for another fun year of scouting. This year, Dylan is a Bear Cub and he couldn’t be more excited.
To kick off the new year, the pack took part in a beach cleanup at Big Corona to show our community that Cub Scouts believe strongly in Leaving No Trace Behind. The beach cleanup was a huge success and of course all the boys enjoyed roasting hot dogs and s’mores afterward.
You can read all about the impact these boys made in the article I wrote over at OC Moms for The Orange County Register.
Go Cub Scouts!!
Well, it’s official. My little boy is all grown up and a big 3rd grader. I think this is the first year he is actually bigger than the backpack! He was so excited to start school that he just walked (or should I say ran) to the car this morning.
When he got home from school I asked him what is favorite thing was about 3rd grade. His response … I get a real math book! Not the kind you tear the pages out of. And even cooler, I get my very own planner!
Such a proud mom!
A friend of mine, Pam Brashear, recently wrote an amazingly honest article for OC Moms about how she is taking a break from reading blogs because what she reads is depressing. The perfect homes, the fancy meals, pictures of family vacations .. you get the idea.
Well, Pam threw out an idea on Facebook and I decided to go with it. So here is the first of hopefully many “Manic Monday” posts.
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| This is my living room … on a good day! |
I’m not perfect, and I’m sure many of you are not either. Join me and share your real life Manic Monday pictures. Let’s show the world that we are real people with real chaos in our lives.
Pam, Thanks for saying what many of us could not and for inspiring me to be as honest as possible with my readers.
Life with Dylan 