The Mommy Mess

#GoingGreen Link Up-Recycle Old Posts!

Adrienne — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:32 +0000

Do you have a post from your early blogging days that you wish had gotten more attention? Then you are in luck! You now have a place to share the gems that are hiding in your archives. Check out the inspiration behind #GoingGreen and join us all week long! Link Up May 20th-24th! All week you’ll have the chance [...]

The Ugliest Smoothie

Adrienne — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:33:52 +0000

As a blogger, I take a million pictures with my phone throughout the day. It’s one of the ways I try to spark content ideas. Sort of like journaling, but with pictures. My random pics throughout the day help me cure blogger’s block later when I can write. So yes, I’m one of those jerks in [...]

Mother’s Day Round Up: Link Your Posts!

Adrienne — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:49 +0000

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I don’t know what your Mother’s Day looked like, but mine was that special kind of simple that makes the perfect day. Each year, Mother’s Day begins the same way. The boys notoriously sign my cards (for any holiday) that morning. I’ve grown to sort of [...]

Mommy Worries: Then and Now

Adrienne — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:15:15 +0000

Then: I worried when my picky toddler wouldn’t eat. Now: I worry that I have enough food in the house to keep a growing teen full. Then: I worried about the cost of diapers and formula. Now: I worry about the cost of car insurance for a 16 year old driver and college tuition. Then: [...]

My Son Weighs in on Max and Ruby

Adrienne — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:09:16 +0000

I’m sipping my coffee while my 8 year old is watching cartoons. It’s Max and Ruby. The fact that my 8 year old is watching Max and Ruby could be a blog topic all its own. I personally think 8 is a little old for Max and Ruby, but who am I to push him onto [...]

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

Adrienne — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:16:15 +0000

I have an annoyingly loud laugh. If I get really excited about something I might hit you in a fit of laughter. “Shut Up!”, I’ll tell you obnoxiously, as I punch you in the arm. Yes, I can be that girl. Remember Elaine from Seinfeld? Yup. That’s me. I’ve calmed down a little in my thirties, [...]

French Toast

Adrienne — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:27:47 +0000

It’s Sunday morning. I decided to make breakfast hours ago. I’ve just been waiting for my son to wake up. I read somewhere that teens need extra sleep, so sometimes I let him sleep in. Today, that’s 11 am. I walk in his room and look past the pile of dirty clothes on the floor, [...]

I Regret Tying My Tubes

Adrienne — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:52:00 +0000

During my second pregnancy, I decided to have my tubes tied after delivery. I remember the day I had it confirmed in my chart. Looking back, I find it a little strange that my OB didn’t inquire about the decision or even ask me if I was sure. I was only 26, and I was [...]

#GoingGreen-Recycle Your Best {Missed} Posts!

Adrienne — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:59 +0000

Do you have a post from your early blogging days that you wish had gotten more attention? Check out the inspiration behind #GoingGreen and join us all week long! Link Up April 22nd-26th! All week you’ll have the chance to share those oldies but goodies you have hiding in your archives. >>>Grab the #GoingGreen badge (code in [...]

Lost in Translation

Adrienne — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:23 +0000

My oldest: Mom! I have to show you this! Me: (sounding unexcited) What is it? MO: Oh, nevermind. You probably won’t care. Ouch. Me: Show me. I want to see! Really. MO: (surprised) Ok! MO: (He grabs the laptop) Check this out. MO: (He begins typing) When you translate the phrase, “I like [...]