When the hubby and I decided that it was time to add kids to our twosome, I never realized that I was preparing my body and mind for the Motherhood of Olympics. My body ached, stretched in areas unmentionable, all to receive the ultimate medal of them all…a beautiful boy…not once but, twice. Yep, I am a two-time gold medal winner. So if you are ready to commit your body and mind to long sleepless nights, you may have the mindset of the next great Mompian. Since you’re already dreaming of that medal, why wait any longer? Let’s go!

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tying shoes hackNow that my son is entering 2nd grade, I am doing a checklist on things to increase in independence..and being able to tie his own shoes is on of those milestones.  But being teaching a kid to tie their own shoes can be one of the most difficult things to teach EVER! So after several failed attempts at trying to teach the “bunny ears” method and the “wrap around method” I had all but given up.  But not until come across this awesome SHOE TYING HACK.

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Yep, I’m one of those moms. The kind of mom who watches her (almost) 7 year old walk two feet away to school, a mom that eagerly anticipates those emails about being class parent or class chaperone or class parent something oh and remember the time that I fought a two year old ? Oh yea, there are things that I hate admitting doing as a Mom for the sake of my kids but, I guess the first step is admitting it right??!

Now with my oldest in summer camp, having a total blast, who would have expected a mommy melt down?  NO PARENTS CHAPERONE ON FIELD TRIP, read my son’s permission slip. What???!  Oh hell no…What is this over-protective, crazed mom to do???!… I can either be a crazy stalker mom or…

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Summer is finally here, yay!  The kids are in their glory right now, from pool playdates, firework displays to the enjoyment of staying up late, so when I had to break the news to the kiddies that we must begin to prepare for school all I heard were moans and groans.  Raise your hand if this is happening to you?

So today, I am sharing with you a few of my very own (cleaver) learning tricks, favorite learning links and website to include throughout your summer daily schedule.

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Think stay at home moms have it super easy?  Think stay at home moms get to watch soaps all day?  Well, today I’m keeping it extra real and giving you the low down on the myths from being a stay at home mom.

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