Posted in Kate Olson on May 20th, 2008
So, I’ve said it before - I was a stay-at-home mom and CHOSE to put my kids in daycare and return to work. (I say this so no one starts feeling sorry for me and my lot in life……….) Today was one of the tough ones where I re-think that decision and get all sappy [...]
Posted in Kate Olson on May 19th, 2008
Stephanie (one of the writers here) just shared this Babies on the job video and related issues this morning and I HAD to get it up here as soon as I could!
The video from CNN describes the growing trend of allowing mothers to bring their children to work with them as a way of keeping [...]
Posted in Kelly Phillips Erb on May 19th, 2008
For my first official post on This Mommy Blog, I’m going to recycle a post that I wrote about two years ago (I can see Kate rolling her eyes from here!). But really, I have a point.
Years ago when I first started blogging, I wrote about lots of things - my children included. Why? Because [...]
Posted in Lauren Vargas on May 19th, 2008
Wow, yet another fabulous woman joining This Mommy Gig!
We’d like to welcome Lauren Vargas - get to know her here! (and if you missed reading about the rest of the mamas contributing here, check out The Moms).
Lauren Vargas is a single mother of four year-old, diva-daughter, Merrick. Twice divorced, but not bitter, Lauren juggles motherhood [...]
Posted in Kelli Matthews, Kelly Phillips Erb on May 18th, 2008
We’re so excited to have Kelli Matthews and Kelly Erb Phillips writing with us - you can get to know them here……….. (and if you missed reading about the rest of us, check out The Moms).
Kelli Matthews
Kelli Matthews, mother of one rambunctious 2-year-old, Braxton, has multi-tasking in her blood. She lives in Eugene, Oregon and [...]
Posted in Kate Olson on May 18th, 2008
Were you at Features in West Salem, WI tonight?
If so, this note is for you.
Yes, that WAS my family having supper with Grandpa.
Yes, that WAS us out in public in our “play” clothes.
Yes, that WAS us giggling at Jake-man eating ketchup off of Daddy’s plate.
Yes, that WAS me with pudding on my pants and sweatshirt [...]
Posted in Diane Cordell on May 18th, 2008
“The truth is despite the hard work and juggling required to keep the different facets of the frantic life afloat, the ’superwoman’ has one marvelous compensation. Being busy and being seen to be busy lets you off the hook. Buys you a way out of all aspects of your many roles you secretly despise … [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 18th, 2008
We All Look the Same Soaking Wet And Wearing Lycra
Friday morning (as in 6:00 am) marked the third consecutive boot camp rain fest. And I’m not talking drizzles; I’m talking serious soaked to the skin, squishy shoes, clingy butt soaked lycra down pour.
There we were, a group of twelve 40 something mothers running sprints, [...]
Posted in Kristen Keller on May 17th, 2008
For my first post, I thought I would write about some recent situations where I experienced internal conflict, trying to decide if the decision I had made was brave or just plain stupid. Why? Because I tend to ask myself this question following many decisions I make involving my kids. But if we never test [...]
Posted in Rachael Cahours Acklin on May 17th, 2008
Dear Joey,
I posted about your sister recently - it was mostly to show off her new glasses and lovely smile, but it was also because I’ve learned some things about her lately, and I wanted to put them in writing. I have learned a lot about you too this past year, and you deserve [...]
