Mountains of Sugar

36-Year-Old-Me

According to the wisdom of a saying, we’re never too old to learn. The calendar passed by January 9 this weekend, which means that I finished this weekend a year older than when I began it, and it’s true, that lessons abounded these past few days. Lesson 1: If you’re tired of no one ever [...]

Disney Bits: Wednesday of Few Words

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It’s hard to believe we’ve been back from Disneyland for four days now. My son, who was not always thrilled to be there, has now asked when we’re going back almost every day since. Unfortunately for him, he’s got at least another two years to wait. This the biggest trip our family of four has [...]

How I Survived A Plane Trip With Kids

Still-watching-planes

Last week, my husband and I ventured into unknown territory for us. We took the kids on their first plane ride. Thankfully, we all survived the flight there and back intact and with only a few tears. I may well be jinxing myself by posting this, since we are less than one month away from [...]

What I Learned: August 2010 & Wednesday of Few Words

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I missed the past two months of monthly recaps because I am basically losing my mind. I’m existing, not living, and tumbling through days that are all mashed up together. But that sentence makes me think I’m headed toward something serious and deep, and I’m trying for irreverent and light, so I’ll pull it back [...]

Remembering Why I Love Being a Mother

Today was one of those days where things aren’t exactly all sunshine and rainbows in the Land of Mommydom. In fact, if I’m being truthful, there haven’t been too many rainbows around here lately and I’m not sure if it’s because of the stage that the kids are in, or dissatisfaction or boredom on my [...]