47 things to do before my kids hate me

The Princess and the Pea

 
Children love to explore all types of things, their environment, their bodies, the things that can fit into the tiniest spaces in their bodies.
Our indoctrination began with a pea. After a few attempts at raisins, (caught in time), our daughter discovered that peas were the perfect fit for a nose..
I was out and could not [...]

Bed rest blues…week four

I’m still pregnant, hooray!  Amniotic fluid levels according to this week’s ultrasound is in the high-normal range.  No signs of infection.  I’m IV free, I have “outside privileges” (a.k.a. I can go into the “yard.”)  Baby is approximately 2.2 lbs and I am 27 weeks.
On Friday, I was told I could go home on Sunday [...]

Second Pregnancy- The halfway point

For those of you who have been following Mom2’s “The second time around” posts, I have a confession to make. I am Mom2. Me. Renee. Your friendly MTWer.
So far, this pregnancy has had its strange moments, but all seems to be well now. I’m off restricted duty and back to a normal life.
I’ve hit the [...]

The second time around- Part 1

“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy.  Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler.  Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]

Returning to work after a long break? Tips for moms

Great question and answer on the vexed question for working moms : How do you explain gaps in a resume when you return to work after time out looking after family or kids?
This is a short excerpt from a very long Q and A on  The Sacramento Bee Web site about these issues. Well worth [...]

Flexibility for hourly workers? Good for families, good for biz

As LifeMeetsWork.com says, file this under things we working moms could’ve, should’ve, have and will continue to say until all employers finally get it.
Flexibility is a great way for keeping workers, including those of us who do double duty caring for school aged children, family or relatives.
A new report finds flexible hours are also [...]

Mom and dad bloggers: Do you protect kids’ anonymity online?

What do other bloggers do to protect the anonymity of their children online? Do you use fake names or nicknames? Or do you use your children’s real names online?
It’s hard to blog about being a working mom, or about motherhood, without mentioning those whom we mother and love.
Please tell us how you handle this by [...]

US schools to close for 14 days for confirmed H1N1 swine flu cases

I hope everyone has two weeks of vacation available or that you’re eligible for FMLA leave since the US Education department just released school closure guidelines.

The government issued new guidance for schools with confirmed cases, saying they should close for at least 14 days because children can be contagious for seven to 10 days from [...]

Prepared for a swine flu school closure?

Have you made back up or contingency plans in case you get the call saying swine flu is closing your kid’s school? So far, more than 100 schools are closed, CNN reported this morning.
In a live Webinar this morning, Government officials urged parents to plan ahead in case their child’s school is closed.
If [...]