Happy 2017, everyone. As “that time for resolutions” has rolled around again, I sincerely hate discussing all my promises to myself that “this is gonna be the year.” I am a liar. I can lie to my children without batting an eye: “Mommy sends Santa a monthly report, and this is going in it.” “We’re leaving.” […]
Carrie On Parenting: Raise Your Glass to an Unproductive 2015
There are many metaphors for the phenomenon I’m experiencing: hamster on the wheel, attempting to climb the slippery slope, two steps forward/three steps back, etc., etc. When it comes right down to it, I’m feeling a little under-appreciated by my family, and A LOT like I might never be a productive member of society again. This has […]