Sneaking “Me” Time Into Your Day

Many moms wonder how they can sneak a bit of “me” time into their busy day. For me, I find most days to be a juggling act. I cringe when people say that it should be easier for me since I “don’t work”. It’s sad that some people think the life of a writer is all glitz and glamour and we’re sitting around in our pajamas all day, sipping coffee and reading steamy romance novels. Or watching Oprah. Okay, I do work in my pajamas from time to time, but that’s not the point. I probably “work” more hours than … Continue reading

Sleep Deprivation: Six on Sunday

Sleep deprivation is inevitable for parents. Let’s be realistic, while it may seem that sleep deprivation is the province of new moms, sleep deprivation chases you throughout baby hood into toddler hood and further still. So since we’re pretty sure that sleep deprivation is going to be inevitable, let’s take our Six on Sunday and establish why it’s a positive thing that sleep deprivation happens. Yes, I am serious. We can make anything into a positive, it’s just a matter of how you look at it. Perspective is important for everything we do – whether it’s our work ethic, toughing … Continue reading