J’s phone rang today, and Liv responded. . . “What the hell?” Perhaps the words have come out of our mouths out of frustration after the 14th millionth telemarketer call (Note to self: update do-not-call list) or when we (I)…
Sometimes I forget things. I may forget to buy you more mac and cheese at the grocery store. But I will never forget to tell you I love your cheesy smile. I may forget to finish folding the laundry. But…
As a teacher, I rarely get a long lunch. Thirty minutes is pretty much the max, and that’s only when I can get kids out of my room in time, bring a cold lunch, and scarf it down before a…
One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to pay it forward. I’ve done some little things, like giving away coupons, giving food to kids who forget their lunch, and sending notes to friends who need a smile. But I am…
My husband and I love food. Burgers, sushi, oysters, and everything in between. Our tastes are eclectic, but like everyone, we get stuck in a rut sometimes. We usually go out to eat every Friday night with Liv. We’re regulars…
Mardra Sikora is a mom to a very special boy, Marcus, who has Down syndrome. Being a mom to a child with Down syndrome can be challenging, but like Mardra says, “It’s not about making the best of it, it’s…
This guest blog was written by Ally Greenquist, the March for Babies Family Teams Committee Chair for March of Dimes. Greenquist’s goal is to bring awareness to the organization and all they do to help premature babies. The March for…
I can’t do it anymore. I can’t stand the monotony of boring workouts. Running on the treadmill, going nowhere, watching the calories burned in an hour barely equate to the (fun-sized) Snickers bar I snuck between coffee and lunch. I…
When I asked Liv if she wanted to see a dinosaur show, her eyes lit up and she roared in delight. Yes, my little princess loves dinos. From Dinosaur Dan to Discovery Channel, she’s all about the prehistoric creatures. I…
