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Rock + Hard Place = Jess

By Jess, on February 16th, 2012%

I have never cried about daycare.

Until yesterday. Twice.

Ava’s been in daycare since she was 2 years old. That is four whole years ago. Allie started daycare when she was 3 1/2 months old. It’s been fine. To say their daycares were different…well that would be an understatement. No matter though, because I . . . → Read More: Rock + Hard Place = Jess

How to have clear skin.

By Jess, on January 29th, 2012%

A couple weeks ago when my skin was looking stellar, and by that I mean like a pepperoni pizza…

Ava: I like your dots! (referring to the lovely pimple colony invading my forehead).

Husband laughter.

Me: um, thanks babe. They are actually called pimples.

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Fast forward to yesterday…Skin is actually somewhat better than before. . . . → Read More: How to have clear skin.

Hearts & Cupcakes.

By Jess, on January 25th, 2012%

Valentine’s Day is coming! I know right? Wasn’t it just Christmas? Three weeks people! Don’t wait till all they have left are crappy Valentine’s cards. Take your kids nowwwww!

If you know me, you know I think holidays are lame and manufactured. Seriously, why do you want to go out to dinner on a night . . . → Read More: Hearts & Cupcakes.

How to Survive Sick Days.

By Jess, on January 23rd, 2012%

waiting at the doctor--formality since Dr Mom correctly diagnosed us but can't write prescriptions.

And by that title, I’m referring to time home with sick kiddos–not sick mommy. All I need to say if you’re home sick by yourself is try and take a nap in between that load of laundry and washing dishes.

Both girls are sick. Again.

We had a full weekend out of town (post to . . . → Read More: How to Survive Sick Days.

Stage Mom. {And the history of Jess}

By Jess, on January 10th, 2012%

I took piano lessons when I was young. For 6 years I went and sat at boring old lessons. I wish I’d paid better attention. I was good, but after 6 years I should have been Beethoven! I never did gymnastics, dance, or cheerleading. You never really appreciate things as a kid.

Secret Jess confession: . . . → Read More: Stage Mom. {And the history of Jess}

Naughty the Elf.

By Jess, on December 20th, 2011%

We had our first Elf on the Shelf FAIL this morning.

What is an Elf on the Shelf, you ask? It’s a marketing tool that someone came up with by creating a tv show that teaches kids about this elf that comes from the North Pole to stalk watch them and goes back to the . . . → Read More: Naughty the Elf.

Got rain?

By Jess, on December 12th, 2011%

watching Sparkles the bear get a heart * waiting for yummies * Frappucino in the morning

Because if you need some, I’m more than happy for you to plan an event a month or more in advance and show up so it can be rained out. Really, I’m kind like that.

This weekend was the big birthday weekend for my first born baby girl. We had a weekend of plans that . . . → Read More: Got rain?

Birthday Girl.

By Jess, on December 9th, 2011%

My baby girl is 6. SIX years old. When did I blink and have a big girl?

She came running down the stairs ecstatic and shouting that she couldn’t believe she was six years old. It was precious. She looked so cute in the outfit I bought her. Sadly, she looked so big.

. . . → Read More: Birthday Girl.

6 word Sunday.

By Jess, on November 27th, 2011%

Long weekends make Sunday hurt more.

night time.

By Jess, on November 10th, 2011%

Her tiny cry comes over the monitor. Never a wail, just enough to say “mom, it’s that time, sorry to bother you.” I grab my glasses and slowly make my way upstairs.

It’s dark. Everyone is asleep. The dogs are snoring. I can feel the chill in the air as it has finally started . . . → Read More: night time.

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