Why does this seem like such an epiphany?

I was chatting with my friends last week as we took our learning from local weight loss meetings and created our own group. (We’re tired of paying and not getting much out of the meeting so we’re following the program and creating our own support group, but that’s an aside.) As we talked about our weeks and our plans for how to reach our goals, I mentioned that I would not have any weight problems if I treated myself as I treat my kids. (more…)

My son was fully potty trained at two. Ok, one week before his third birthday, but at two none the less. My daughter is now 20 months and has been ready for some time. Mommy is now ready too. Yesterday I re-entered the potty training arena. I forgot how much it sucked. (more…)

Working from home was great. For the most part I was able to work around my kids sleep/ activity schedules and be both mom and contractor. Then I became the primary breadwinner. I loved the challenges, the adult conversations, the mental focus, the use of my training as I worked full time, and yet I missed my kids.

Now that my contract is done I’m faced with another dilemma – what to do next. (more…)