Pet Passing

The Boy and Thomas

Not so long ago our home was the residence of five cats, two dogs, two gerbils, two children and two adults.  Most of these animals were acquired before my husband and I had children. The gerbils came along when The Boy turned eight.  He wanted his

2 Stress Relief Tips for Mom

I am just going to come right out and say it.  Being a stay-at-home mom is pretty low stress. We don’t have deadlines to meet beyond the ones we establish for ourselves.  We don’t answer to anyone for how our days are spent beyond ourselves.  If we want to

Shhhhh! Don’t Share This Secret!

Who could resist that look?

There is a secret that every parent knows and dreads their children ever finding out.  This secret is especially scary for stay-at-home-parents who are by themselves all day with their kids.  I will be brave, however and speak this secret (or write as the case may be).  Here it is: