Oh for three

Today, I'm 0 for 3. I was present for zero meals with my girls. The sitter made breakfast, lunch and dinner. I did not get to ask them how they slept, how school was, or how they napped. I had minimal interaction with the girls today. This led me to ask myself the dreaded question: …

My Kids Bully Me

I know the idea of being bullied is a very serious matter, but the the title of this blog stands. My Kids Bully Me. Today, I came home from work and my girls were outside playing with the sitter.  I had a long day and was exhausted but was suddenly energized as I saw them.  …

Change

Change. I hate change. I have anxiety when it comes to change.  Change means moving on from the regular, the normal, the comfortable and embarking on the scary unknown. I have learned to deal with change over the last few years.  To cope, I have had to learn to trust myself.  To trust that I …

Poop

Did you ever think you would care so much about poop? I work in geriatrics, yet I clearly missed all of the warning signs that my life would be defined by poop.  I thought, maybe when I get older I will understand how pooping (or not pooping) will affect my day, but never did I …

YOUR Average Mom

I've never blogged before.  I am not a writer, but I feel I have a story to tell so I've given myself an outlet. My name is Dana.  I am a nurse.  In fact, I am a Nurse Practitioner and my highest degree is a Doctorate.  I worked hard to become a Doctor of Nursing, …