Dear Younger Me, I wish you could have read this long ago. There is so much that I, future Barrie, could have taught you. I wonder how different things would be if only you knew then what I know now. I definitely haven’t figured everything out in my ripe old age of 37, but life is ever changing, and like everyone, I am learning as I go. Life just isn’t going to be what … [Read more...] about A Letter To My Younger Self
Hotdogs and Hell – The Dinner Time Horror
Dinner time. The most god-awful couple hours of the day at our house. It is pure hell from the instant we walk in the door. The kids turn into little demons and I lose complete control of my household, my children, and my patience. This joyous time begins about 5:00 p.m. every single day. After a long commute home in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I pick up all the kids from … [Read more...] about Hotdogs and Hell – The Dinner Time Horror
5 Things Moms Say Farewell To Once They Have Kids
For those of us that are parents, I don’t have to tell you that the very moment you have a child, your life changes immediately. Duh, right? You are suddenly responsible for the well-being of another human. It is no longer about just you but about that innocent child you just brought into the world. We all want to give our children everything and we really do try our best. … [Read more...] about 5 Things Moms Say Farewell To Once They Have Kids
A Mom’s Mind At Work
I’m a mom. I’m a wife. I work full time…and like everyone, I have an awful lot on my mind all the time. It is really easy to get bitter and feel overwhelmed because I feel I am spread way too thin. Most days I feel like a chicken with my head cut off. It’s hard to explain all the things that I am thinking about at any given moment. My racing mind is a maze of thoughts, worries, … [Read more...] about A Mom’s Mind At Work