I’m sure by now you’ve seen the word of the year meme floating around on blogs. When I saw the first one, I immediately started thinking about what my word for 2014 would be. Should be. What does my year look like and what will I need to make it through? Balance. Starting next Monday,…
work at home mom
What It Looks Like To Work From Home When Your Kid Is Sick
Just as I was turning out the lights after finishing my Scandal review, I heard sounds coming from Emma’s bedroom. By the time I got to the hallway, they had stopped. I tiptoed into my bedroom, used my cell phone as a flashlight to get to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, and then heard her crying….
Do Work, Son
I never stopped being a working mom when I stopped being a working mom. I just changed the job and the location. (Moms don’t really ever stop working, in case you didn’t know that. Even the ones who don’t get paid in money.) I didn’t intend to become a writer when I quit teaching. I didn’t…
What I’m Watching
Almost 2 years ago, I was hanging out on Twitter talking about how much I loved The Vampire Diaries when suddenly I found myself the recipient of a DM pointing me in the direction of my dream job. I did a test run and before I knew it I was hired to cover American Idol for TV Fanatic. And…