November 2018 Seriously? How is it November 2018. I feel as if all of October went by in a big blur. I thought I got a lot done, and I know we were busy. However, when I went back and looked at my goals, it did not look good. This past month actually looked like a big fail. But, that's life, right? You can plan as much as you want, and set expectations, but reality … [Read more...]
Single Mom…for a Whole Week
Single Mom I just survived a whole week as a single mom. I know. I know. A week doesn't seem like a lot. Especially considering my boys are older now. But, it was still a challenge for me. Between school activities, their extracurricular activities, and my work, it was a long, tiring week. Big Deal. In the grand scheme of things, a week is a very short amount of … [Read more...]
June 2018 Goals and a Look Back at May
June 2018 It's June 2018. Do you know what that means?! There is exactly one week of school left. One week!!!! How did this happen. It seems like just yesterday we were meeting the boys' teachers, touring their classroom, and waiting patiently for the bus to come on that first day of school. Which it never did. Remember that fun?! Now, at least, I can look back … [Read more...]
Vacation Regression: It’s Real and It Sucks!
Vacation Regression What the heck is vacation regression? You know that struggle you've been having getting your kids back into a routine after winter break? The "I don't want to go to school" whines, the meltdowns and tantrums, the missed buses, and mishaps that happen when you go back to "real" life after the holidays? Well, if you don't, I'm going to tell you all about … [Read more...]
September 2017 Goals, with an August Review
September 2017 I've always loved the month of September. Mostly because it's my birth month, but also because I've always loved Fall and Back-to-school season. Even though it only lasts a few weeks, Fall in Wisconsin is beautiful. The leaves changing and that crisp air is always such a relief after the hot, humid summer. So, on this beautiful Fall day (and my actual … [Read more...]