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• I Hate You, Mommy

  

  If you're a mom, you can expect to hear these words out of your precious child's mouth at some point. In the heat of the crushing, overwhelming emotions only a... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Baby Fever and Doing Things Differently

  

  No, I don't have baby fever, let's get that right out of the way! But Mama Kat, who I'll be linking up with for a vlog later today, has provided writing... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Adjusting Overseas - the Pros and Cons

  

  There's a period of adjustment with any move, it's just slightly longer when you move from one culture to another. Fortunately, this isn't my first move far fro... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What a Lucky Mommy: The Rainbow Flower

  

  Babies and Toddlers are fun and cute, but I have to say, my satisfaction with parenting has skyrocketed since my daughters have learned to read and write.... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How to Handle Vomit - A Guide for First-Timers

  

  Yesterday, I had the absolute joy of seeing my family in Michigan via Skype. I love Skype! My little brother and his wife are expecting their first child next... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Gobble, Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving!

  

  Artwork by P.VellozzoHAPPY THANKSGIVING!In no particular order, and without lengthy details, I am thankful for:1. My family - hubby, kids, parents, MIL,... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Marriage - That Dream Within a Dream

  My absolute favorite part of my favorite move - The Princess Bride wedding ceremonyIf there is one thing I'm grateful for this year, it is my marriage and my... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Ready to Shop?

  

  Can you believe it is Thanksgiving in a few days? As it isn't celebrated in England and my hubby will be traveling, I keep forgetting about it! Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• There's Always One, My Mama Said

  

  Picture by P. Vellozzo - my little one's self portraitThere's always one child who gets sick more often than the rest, my mother told me this summer. It was my... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Guest Posts and Meetups

  

  Photo by me! St. Martin-in-the-FieldsLondon!I had an amazing day today! My wonderful husband stayed home with The Boy so that I could travel to London to... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pee Pee on the Wall

  

  I knew it was an immediate requirement the moment he I looked at his face. He had his nose scrunched up and his brows furrowed. "I need to go potty, Mama."My ow... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Getting Connected with PR People

  

  Image by Kathy Cassidy via FlickrThere are plenty of ways to connect with PR personnel if you know where to look! But the task can seem daunting when you're... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 BUSINESS

• Is It a Train Or an Emotional Roller Coaster?

  

  Photo by Vlastula via FlickrWeeks ago, on our way to our new home, the taxi driver practically cackled when we told him where we had chosen to live. His laugh... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Spring Always Comes Round Again

  

  Every Monday I am laden with fatigue. A weekend spent enjoying leads to Monday morning dishes, laundry, and cleaning. Preparing the garbage and recycling for... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Christmas List

  

  Ok, now that Halloween is over, it is full force onward to Christmas! Remember when you were a little kid and you would take the (insert major department store... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Boo! A Halloween Vlog

  Happy Halloween! Again... Anyway, I couldn't resist linking up to Mama Kat's vlogging workshop, a spin-off of her writer's workshop, to demonstrate my new... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Happy? Halloween

  

  My Standard H'Ween OutfitHappy Halloween everyone. My kids are off this week for half-term holidays. Since school here in England goes through the end of July... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Mothering Milestone: Diaper Free Forever!

  

  That's it. After 7 1/2 years of diaper changing I am finished! No more diapers! The Boy, as noted in the past few posts, decided underwear were his thing at a... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Except, It Wasn't The Battery

  

  The saga continues.After the day I had yesterday (read part 1 and part 2), I was ready for an easy fix. Keeping things in perspective, this is hardly a bump in... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What A Day! Part 2: The Plip Key and the Immobilizer

  

  I hadn't bothered with the garage (read Part 1 here) between drop off and pick up, of course. I just parked in the driveway. I woke the boy, he pottied on the... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING