mom blog – Page 2 – Martini Meditations

April 16, 2014

We Don’t Need You, Mom!

It was 6:30AM. My ten year old Mack was banging around in the kitchen, on the other side of my … Read More “We Don’t Need You, Mom!”

December 26, 2013

I didn’t remember until my son recently reminded me. He tends to remind in very big ways, ways that rock … Read More “I’ll Miss You”

October 8, 2013

So I’m driving to my kids’ school to pick up my kids. And the phone rings. And … Read More “Lunch Detention”

April 1, 2013

A friend called me last week. Well, she went to high school with my husband, but I have made her … Read More “Sex Trafficking”

March 12, 2013

So I’m walking up to my 6 year old’s Kindergarten classroom, excited and happy to show up for the class … Read More “Playground Kisses”

January 25, 2013

Last night while I was yelling at my kids to put their lunches and water bottles on the counter … Read More “My Mom’s Letter Is Better!”

January 23, 2013

It’s a tale with an important theme… well, one of the most important themes of our time. With the message … Read More “Catty Wompus Book Review”

January 3, 2013

There are some discoveries a child makes, that make us proud. Others make us believe in God and love and … Read More “Marry Your Cousin”

December 14, 2012

My kids get up early in the morning, every morning. Every since my Mack was a baby, he would never … Read More “When You Wake Up…”

November 30, 2012

I picked up my kids from school yesterday. I haven’t picked them up from school much for the last 7 … Read More “Find Your Happy Place, Damnit!”