In Defense of Nannies and Their Employers

There was a video making the rounds recently about a dad doing an interview from home when his kids busted in and all hell broke loose.  The mom ran in after the kids and it was precisely what it feels like and looks like working from home with small kids.  The internet had a field …

Things I Love Thursday – Preschoolers

Our kids have been in the Chicago Park District's version of preschool since September.  There are 16 kids.  8 boys and 8 girls - including another set of boy/girl twins. Their teacher is Ms. Roxanne.  I've heard about her since we moved into this house. She is a straight up legend and hero around these …

Things moms think about at 5am

I cannot seem to sleep past 5am anymore.  No matter what day it is, no matter if I have to go to work or not, my eyes flip open at about 5am automatically every single day.  Our kids sleep until 6 or 6:30, but there I am, wide awake, full of anxiety and worry and …