Mommy Monologues

Essence of Now: Playtime

10/04/2012 by Kate P. 15 Comments

This week we ran in a 5k with good friends (well, I ran behind the good friends. :) ).... We didn't worry about messes, instead we built train tracks.... We decided that we needed a tent & it became our "book nook." We did story … [Continue reading...]

Internet: The worst technological invention ever

10/03/2012 by Kate P. 10 Comments

I was browsing through Kludgy Mom's idea bank tonight & came across one that says to write about what you think is the worst technological invention ever. Ironically, I would say it's the internet. The internet is the place where pregnant … [Continue reading...]

Is staying home the right choice?

10/01/2012 by Kate P. 9 Comments

A directÂ consequenceÂ of major life changes, the good ones and the bad ones, is how much I over analyze everything. It's exhausting to be quite frank. I've had two major changes this year, one is a beautiful new daughter. The other was the loss of … [Continue reading...]

Adventure: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

09/26/2012 by Kate P. 3 Comments

I've been thinking a lot about the adventures life sends us in our lifetimes. Some are adventures we choose, some we are forced into. But, adventures change us & mold us, make us into better people. We are never the same after an adventure. I … [Continue reading...]

Speaking at Grandma’s Funeral

08/29/2012 by Kate P. 8 Comments

A week ago today, my grandmother, one of the most amazing women I'll ever know, passed away. She had 4 children, 17 grandchildren, & 15 great-grandchildren, & more loved ones than you can count. She was so special & we are all so sad to … [Continue reading...]

Proof that you can make REAL friends online

02/23/2012 by Kate P. 19 Comments

Hey all! I know I've been MIA for the last several months, but I decided that a good break from blogging during this pregnancy would be good for the soul (and the family. :)) But, I've had this post running in my head for the last few … [Continue reading...]

Getting to Know Me

10/13/2011 by Kate P. 29 Comments

I was going to do a post identical to this one & tonight, I just happened to be reading Theta Mom & decided I liked her questions better than the ones I was going to use. Getting to Know Me 1. Name someone with the same birthday as you. … [Continue reading...]

Finding a Healthy Technology Balance for Our Kids

10/11/2011 by Kate P. 17 Comments

We live in a technological age where we have smartphones where we can't go five minutes without checking Twitter, Facebook, email, or Words with Friends, and the list goes on. I know I only have a 2 year old & one on the way, but Lboy is getting … [Continue reading...]

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