Last week was my first full week of working at The Container Store. Of course, this conveniently fell during the same week that Eli was on Fall Break. Seeing as how having multiple scheduling conflicts during your first week of employment probably doesn't sit well with the … [Read more...] about You Get What You Pay For
The Family Six
Getting Away
Sometimes, all you need as a couple is a weekend away . . . A chance to have a conversation from beginning to end that isn't interrupted by little voices. A free pass to eat ice cream for lunch. Watching them say "I do" and remembering why you did. Here's to weddings, … [Read more...] about Getting Away
Time Flies When You’re Treading Water
I have the best intentions of writing and updating this third baby of mine twice a week. Doesn't seem all that much, really. But what's that saying about the road to hell? (I once had a co-worker tell our boss that the road to hell was paved with good intentions, after our … [Read more...] about Time Flies When You’re Treading Water
Taking My Talents To South Beach … Or At Least As Far Away From Elena’s Math Homework As Possible
Confession: I can't do fourth grade math. To be fair, Elena is in the gifted and talented program this year, so what that really means is that I can't do fifth grade math. Wait a minute. That doesn't sound much better. Take this problem that came home on a worksheet … [Read more...] about Taking My Talents To South Beach … Or At Least As Far Away From Elena’s Math Homework As Possible
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
If I had to describe the one prevailing emotion I've been swimming in the last few weeks, it would be anxious. I'm a planner, a girl who thrives on continuity and routine. I like to know what's coming up, not only today, but tomorrow, next week and preferably for the next 6 … [Read more...] about Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes