life beyond the bleachers

I was having a great workout on the bike trainer in the basement with my headphones on, when my daughter came down and said, "Mom, ther...

I was pulling into the parent drop off line for my youngest, and asked her if she had her coat. She glanced around, shrugged her shoulders, ...

On the phone the other day another parent and I were talking about our schedules, and she said, "You don't mess with basketball - i...

I have always said when I make it rich, the first person I’ll hire is not a cook or cleaning person, but a driver. I have a lot of pet peeve...

I am planner challenged. I can't seem to find the right fit. If I was just responsible for me I could pick up any one of the free mont...

Most parents are doing the happy dance right about now because in less than 24 hours the kids are back to school. I'm not one of them. I...

I love our Christmas decorations. Every year when I pull them out I am reminded of past years: the felt doorknob mitten, the clothes pin ang...

Today's email from my sister.... While my Second Grader is being told keep quiet about her belief in Jesus instead of Santa, my Kinderga...

I was shoveling the driveway tonight when the neighbor stopped and said, "you know it would be easier if you shoveled a path down the m...

Throughout my parenting years, I have encouraged my kids' belief in Santa. My sister has taken a much more religious view with her child...

My niece did not have such a great day at school today. The kids were working in centers or 6-8 kids when the teacher noticed a commotion....

I have issues with a lot of things that happen at school. Normally I let it go. But this one drives me crazy! On the way home from school ...

My family and friends know I have issues with time management (read about the Easter Bunny situation). I always seem to be caught off guard...

In the 14 years I have had children, you'd think I would have mastered the art of Easter and any other holiday that involves creatures w...

Just saying "it snowed" got all three kids up and out of bed in 30 seconds flat, something that usually takes 20 minutes. The dog...

So, my oldest daughter had one of those it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time ideas. She and David decided as part of a prank to bring his ...

Those of you who know anything about me will not be surprised that despite being ultra-organized, I am also ultra-busy so unfortunately, I a...

It's Monday. Since Friday I have: worked 18 hours at my first job worked 16 hours at my second job graded 40 essays for some contract...

My youngest was telling me about her day, and said, "Oh, mom! I had a really good lunch today. I had pizza dippers, an apple, and whole...

I had the day off yesterday so I took advantage of the time to get a manicure, finish my scrapbook pages, and meet a girlfriend for lunch. Y...