Librarian Mom

My Husband – The McGyver of Toys

Librarian Mom — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:11:49 +0000

Why are the most awesome toys for toddlers the most annoying? Our first awesome/annoying toy we encountered was The Ball Popper. For my son’s 1st birthday, he was given the Playskool Explore and Grow Busy Ball Popper. It was the first toy that provided him literally hours of entertainment. Bright colorful balls travel through a [...]

Potty Party – Part 1

Librarian Mom — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:34:24 +0000

I was reading Parenting magazine – or trying to read while my daughter was ripping the pages out and my son kept turning the pages to see more toys — and I saw this quote “most kids are fully potty trained by 36-38 months.”

I already feel guilty enough as it is, Parenting Magazine. You’re [...]

Why I Love Being a Mom

Librarian Mom — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:33:37 +0000

I was going to boast post about my weight loss over the past 4 1/2 months for those who are interested in how I accomplished losing 30 lbs without killing myself at the gym but I can sum it up in two words — low carb. Today I want to write a special post about being a [...]

Just Call Me Doctor Mom

Librarian Mom — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:39:23 +0000

Allergic reaction to an antibiotic

Hi there. I haven’t been avoiding you. Really! I’ve been buried under a mound of tissues and vomit covered laundry the past week or so. I have to add an addendum to my former post about the wonders of daycare and say that the one big con is illness. [...]

Child Care Options for the Working Parent

Librarian Mom — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:14:59 +0000

My son at day care. He is the one cuddling on the teacher's lap

If you are not fortunate enough or heck, you just like having a career and can’t see yourself home 24/7 with kids, (I don’t judge you) there are many options for child care.

The first, which we are extremely fortunate to [...]

Everybody Hurts Sometimes

Librarian Mom — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:31:39 +0000

I’m not talking about the obligatory kiss on your child’s boo-boo.

I am talking about the aloneness we can feel in our lives. When we feel pain, we feel like we are the only ones to ever feel that way, even though millions, probably billions, of people feel the same. After all, look at how many tragic [...]

Everything I Do, I Do For You

Librarian Mom — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:55:39 +0000

Garbage Truck Enthusiasts

I remember when that popular Brian Adams song was sung for my 6th grade crush. Those words have an entirely different meaning for me now that I have children. I find myself doing the strangest things for the tiny ones living in my house.

I cut their sandwiches into shapes like [...]

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Librarian Mom — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:43:10 +0000

I became a librarian because I believe reading belongs to everyone — no matter your race, religion, gender, age, or income you should have access to books, as well as materials and services for education, entertainment, and information.

As a librarian, I see babies learning sign language, children reading and doing crafts, teens putting on plays and doing [...]

Routines Are For More Than Just Working Out

Librarian Mom — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:44:13 +0000

I woke up this morning with a new sense of purpose.

My kids have been spoiled because I am lazy, and although I do make sure they eat breakfast, brush their teeth, change into day clothes, take naps, etc., there has never been set times for these activities.

Now I am faced with the looming [...]

Welcome to the Show “Name That Guilt!”

Librarian Mom — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:51:41 +0000

I feel guilty for working when I should be spending time with my family. I miss out on bedtime three times a week or more due to my schedule.

I feel guilty when I have to take time off of work to care for my children — and even myself.

I feel guilty when I [...]