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Kelly Ozley is a single mother of two beautiful little ladies (both adopted from Moldova, a country between the Ukraine and Romania.) She is a hair stylist, interpreter, chef, and referee-at least for two toddlers. Kelly sits on the Board of Directors of a Denver adoption agency. She began blogging to chronicle her children's adoption. In her spare time, Kelly has a full time job as a sales leader for a major technology company. She is eager to share her life and parenting stories to add a little levity to your day...or at least elicit some empathy.
Today is my daughter’s birthday.   As such, I have much to do: Find presents (damnit) Wrap presents Pick the perfect pink frosting: Pink blush Baby pink Fuschia tint Pink swirl ... Read more...
My daughter has a new friend… I met her tonight.   I could hear them Talking. “Oh yea… Me too. I has to ask my mom… She probably say no. UGH!”    ”Oh… my… GOSH… are yo ... Read more...
I should probably give you a little intro. Five years ago I was single. Five years ago, I had a lot more control of my life. I also had a lot more shoes from Nordstrom’s. So even though I had all o ... Read more...
I am traveling with the kids AGAIN.  Left them with the sitter for just quick errand. Massive grocery shopping effort under way. 15 of those cheap grocery plastic bags. Parked on a hill… DAMNIT! Cart rolling… Barely ... Read more...
“GETTTT OUT!”  ”JIS  GET OUTTT!”  Hmmm   Wondering…   It is 9:30. I can hear Landon yelling in the bathroom.   Hmmm.   How did Tennyson get out of her crib ... Read more...
I am not ashamed of my breakdown – it was earned. And I am sure it will happen again. My kids will recover from the rant … and my collapse. But you will understand why?   Read more...
I am very thankful that my family is on the mend. It has been a hellacious four weeks. And the worst part The medicine? The whiney kids? The lack of sleep?   Nope Read more...
Well… I trust we all had a wonderful Christmas holiday! Ours was very nice super precious and very much like Santa’s sleigh exploded in our living room. I am still stepping on Barbie shoes and chocolate coins. & ... Read more...
I do love Christmas – it is my favorite time of year… Or at least it was until I had children… I am now pretty terrified of it because… Of the toys… Not because the toys are so damn loud or because of all ... Read more...
I have traveled a LOT with my kids… and by myself. Lots of airplane trips. So I may not be an out and out expert but… I do believe if this were an Olympic sport… I would at least get the Silver.   Read more...
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