July 2011

“But, Daddy Said So…” — Dealing with Parenting Differences

by Kate Fineske July 28, 2011

My 5-year-old son has an intense obsession fixation on his father. My husband and my son share many similarities, from their overall looks, to their mannerisms, to their likes and dislikes. Some similarities are inherited, and others are probably due to my son’s deep admiration for his father. My husband is his son’s biggest fan, [...]

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No Offense, I think We’ll Stay Home Tonight

by Kate Fineske July 21, 2011

3 different families + 3 different family schedules = 1 Major Challenge What follows is one of the most ridiculous conversations that I’ve ever had: — Yes, I’d like to make a reservation for 6 adults one week from this Saturday please… No openings? OK, how about the next weekend on Friday? What? You’re booked [...]

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Am I Just Another “Crazy Mom?” – Confessions of a Not-So-Perfect Mom (Take 2)

by Kate Fineske July 14, 2011

You can find the original post, Part 1 of “Confessions of a Not-So-Perfect Mom” here. I confess, I may be one of those “crazy moms.” I sometimes have problems addressing “issues…” — “Yes, I’ll have an ice water and (said in a hushed voice) an … M … … I … … L … … [...]

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Parenting Insecurities and Other Impossible Mom Missions

by Kate Fineske July 7, 2011

Shhhh… Don’t tell anyone! Promise? OK. Here it is… I have some insecurities as a mom… There. I got it out. Even if only in a whisper. I said it. Being confident in my roll as a parent is hard. Mission Impossible Your Mission (as a mom), if you choose to accept it, is: >>> [...]

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