Eerily Similar
Many of you know that Gigi and Lulu are not the girls’ real names, but just nicknames that are based on their real names. Gigi has been “Gigi” since she was born, and Lulu has been always been my “Lulu.” That’s why I was completely shocked when my friend Deb texted me last night and said, “You know about the Gigi and Lulu books, right?” And then I woke up this morning to a library book on my doorstep... Read More
Running Scared
It started out as your typical gorgeous day in Suburbia… then we realized what day it was. Some of us were excited… Some of us were not. The backpack and hydration should have given it away. I had a runner on my hands. To avoid tofu, there was no distance she wouldn’t go… no terrain to rugged. Luckily, I had the manpower to bring her in, and a few tricks up my sleeve. Namely this: Incredible. The makers... Read More
Summer Bummers
After six days of above 70-temperatures, summer is getting a lot of lovin’ in this house. As a mom it is deeply ingrained in me to not play favorites, not even with seasons. It’s as instinctual as licking a napkin to wipe a sticky face, using a bare hand to grab a booger out of a tiny nose or asking anyone and everyone if they need to use the potty before we leave. (Good job, Pea Daddy…you get a chocolate chip!) In the interest... Read More
