Yep, Mommies In Orbit had some kind of social life this weekend. I usually don’t venture too far from home, but this was a special weekend. This was the weekend my awesome niece got married to a great man! She was a gorgeous bride and he couldn’t have…
I heard the news that a gigantic asteroid is supposed to zip by Earth today, June 14, 2012. Scientists are comparing the size of the asteroid to a city block. Yikes! “Due to its size and proximity to Earth, 2012 LZ1 qualifies as a “potentially hazardous” near-Earth asteroid.”…
What does parenting and galaxy evolution have in common? Well for one, kids and galaxies come in all different shapes and sizes. Galaxies are made up of stars, and as the stars evolve, so do the galaxies. When our little stars are born, the galaxy is quiet and…
You would have thought that watching a person having a Mommy Moment, might look like a peaceful person who is surrounded by her kids on the cushy, comfy sofa, tuned into their favorite family TV show, all cuddled up together. I’m here to tell you that, believe it or not,…
There are many ways a Mom can tell that Summer Break has arrived and the kids are home, all…day…long! My morning coffee can be sipped in peace and quiet. The grocery bill just skyrocketed! There are no more solo trips to Target! Sob! Flip flops are multiplying…
I recently heard that the movie “The Avengers,” featured portals. You know the kind that are described as magical or technological doorways that connect two different locations. Perfect! That got me to thinking about how portals could help me make it through the long Summer Break that has just begun. This…
I was wondering what I was going to write about over this busy holiday. I stepped outside on the deck and looked up and saw this, the awesome moon, Waxing Crescent, 42% of Full!
My kids have one more day of school, and as I write this, I know that my life is about to enter a new tumultuous orbit, I can feel Slacker Mom emerging! I figure if my kids can sleep in and play video games, swim, and eat junk food all day,…