Stumbling Through Midlife Without The Right Shoes by Melissa Swedoski
December 10th, 2013
Lately I've been pondering this conundrum of midlife parenting, because not only do I have two toddler girls just beginning their journey, but I have a 72-year-old father who just started a new job. Just goes to show that whatever you think is going to happen, never happens quite that ...
When the Kids Love Preschool More Than You by Melissa Swedoski
August 27th, 2013
Monday was the official start of school here in Texas. Since the babysitter we had employed was returning to college, we made the big decision to send the girls to preschool. Well, sort of. After looking at several "institutional" sites and several "in-home" places, we opted to go with an ...
5 Things You Probably Know About Parenthood by Melissa Swedoski
July 23rd, 2013
Some days, it doesn't pay to be a mother. Okay, it never pays to be a mother unless you've figured out the magical way to get paid for changing diapers, soothing crying babies, living through sleep deprivation for years, and so much more. If you have figured this out, please ...
Age Ain’t a Number, It’s Just a Perspective by Melissa Swedoski
July 16th, 2013
When I agreed to marry a man 13 years my junior, I wasn't thinking too clearly. That is to say, I was so giddy with excitement, that I didn't take my usual pros/cons approach and fashion a list of why this is a good/bad idea. Yes, I was that really ...
You Say Useless Baby Gift, I Say Motherhood Gold by Melissa Swedoski
June 25th, 2013
This weekend I'll be attending a baby shower for my sister-in-law. I don't know how much you know about Texas and, more specifically, East Texas, but baby showers are a thing. Decorations, favors, games, food, beverages, presents. It's just one guy shy of being an engagement party. And generally speaking, ...
Finding a Pwesent for Dada by Melissa Swedoski
June 11th, 2013
If you go trolling around the Internet - you know, for fun in your spare time - you'll find a lot of information on being a mom. Meaning, more information than you ever wanted to know on more topics than you ever thought possible. Turns out, the same can almost ...
The Perfect Vacation and Naptime to Boot by Melissa Swedoski
June 4th, 2013
Summer has descended in all its verdant glory. Yeah, not so much. It's already 90 degrees and looks like it's going to stay that way for the foreseeable future. I don't mind winter. I recognize that winter in Texas doesn't mean the same thing to my comrades in the northern states, ...
Tired is a state of mind. And body. by Melissa Swedoski
May 21st, 2013
Ever been really tired? I'm not talking about this sleep deprived for three or four years thing that we're all going through. I'm talking about so tired that you barely have the energy to walk across the room to pick up the toy your child has been screaming for the ...
Marriage Moments with a Cougar and Her Cubs by Melissa Swedoski
May 14th, 2013
My second official Mother's Day came and went, and I learned some valuable lessons. First, I learned my husband has awesome graphic design skills, as he created a personalized card for me using pictures of our girls along with some clever quips. The cover was a picture of our 1 ...
A Simple Solution by Heather Bowles
August 4th, 2012
Good Saturday morning, ladies (and gents, I'm sure there must be a few)! You all post pics of your children on Facebook, don't you? I certainly do. In fact, it's one of my primary ways of keeping a photo record of my daughter. You may recall there was a series ...
