Once upon a time before I had kids, I didn’t realize how two tiny humans could be such a force to be reckoned with. From the moment they were born, they led the way. OK, Mommy, now it’s our turn. They were both so stubborn in the hospital…
If you give a Mom a snowday, she will SHRIEK in disbelief when she hears the school closings. After letting the news soak in, she will probably let out a big SIGH and realize that she will have to double up on her morning medication. Not much will…
A friend of mine warned me about the perils of raising kids way before I became a Mom.”Honey I’m not gonna sugar-coat it for you. It is what it is!”Yikes was she right! “Raising Kids is like being pecked to death by a Chicken.” I just couldn’t understand…
You know those habits that kids have that are not only annoying, but dangerous? They just don’t see what COULD happen. The staircase, you know the one you use daily to move your body from the first floor to the second, usually toting a laundry basket? Yea, that’s…
My reaction to a 3-day weekend!Little DudeWhat I should be doing this weekend.Get ready, get set, go!!!! My kids have a three day weekend and Dear Husband and I don’t have a clue what to do with them. Can’t talk Grandma #1 into taking the kids, she’s in…
I actually heard some good news on our local news channel in St. Louis, a dog was rescued from a frozen lake, and with the help of veterinarians, has just been adopted by a local fireman. They looked so happy together. Also a generous man makes a donation…
I just heard the best story on television, yes really, a dog was rescued from a frozen pond, nursed back to health and then adopted by a firefighter of 26 years! Also some generous man
So it’s been a couple of months now since I created Mommies In Orbit, it’s been a blast. Yes, I’m still raising my kids, one orbit at a time. I never thought I could come up with something to write about everyday. Kids will do that for you,…
So we had a sleepover for Dear Daughter and her best friend. While we were waiting for her to come over, DD writes up a treaty for her brother to sign. The wheels of her mind are always turning.Here is what the treaty said, I promise:”By signing this…
How does it happen? You know, that one time when it appears we are actually having a nice dinner, kids are talking about their day, Mom and Dad are eating way too much lasagna and garlic bread, and then suddenly, the kitchen becomes the launch pad of a…