As working mothers we don’t have fires to put out – we have bonfires to put out. Every day and twice on Sunday we dash from blaze to blaze trying to create order out of the chaos. So when do we have three hours to go get our hair cut, colored, and blown out? Or an hour and a half to get a mani-pedi?

What Washington needs right now is a working mother calling the shots. Who knows better about compromise than us? My three-inch roots are living proof that holiday spending came before personal upkeep this year - prioritizing spending needs can in fact be done. If working mothers ran things in DC we'd do the exact same things we do every single day to keep our families and careers on track - and without all the theatrics and drama from inside the beltway.

I would like all the working mommies out there to stop what you are doing and take a deep cleansing breathe with me. That's it, release to the universe all your worries and fears. Stop fretting about all the things you have no control over like delayed flights, inclement weather, unappreciative children, drunk guests at your holiday dinner, your mother's "helpful" advice (could be on anything from how your dress your children to how you cook your food - doesn't matter, just release it). Are you starting to feel better?

Are you often singing a tune you wish you didn't know?  Perhaps someone is trying to convince you nap time is over (when it definitely is not)?  These are a few indicators you may have a toddler in your home. 

My (almost) three year old is very fond of sweets, as are many children.  He relentlessly makes requests for “special treats” and finds any occasion to be an appropriate time to have one.  Now, my friends and family know that I am somewhat of a health nut and eat a diet very low in sugar.  My son, however, is a very picky eater.

“Life’s short, learn fast.”  I was wearing those words of wisdom on my T-shirt the day I went to work without my pants.

It's officially been 12 weeks and it's back to the workforce I go....with mixed emotions.  

Recognize Strengths

Be willing to accept help from your kids

What it is:  Openly acknowledging with gratitude the independent and unique abilities of your kids--especially when they are better than you at something. 

Ever realized that "stressed" is
"desserts" spelled backwards?!? 
If you ask me, it's not just by chance. 
It's not a conspiracy, either.  It
really is one of life's most important choices that we face: do you go with
'stressed,' or do you go with the desserts? 

Little Miss Know It All?  Give Her a Break!

Every once in a while I notice that my children have fallen into the trap of thinking that I am the family expert.  I have to admit, it’s kind of nice for awhile.