Apr

28

Don’t Freak Out, Mommy!

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 28, 2008 | 3 Comments

As a mother, I get little glimpses of myself through the eyes of my children every day. Unfortunately, it isn’t always flattering.
Last month, we invited Honored Friend and her children over for dinner. As my boys were unloading the dishwasher, I snuck off to change my shirt before the guests arrived. Before I could even […]

Apr

23

Happy Earth Day!

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 23, 2008 | 6 Comments

Happy Earth Day!
Okay, so maybe I’m a day late and dollar short, especially since yesterday was Earth Day but it’s only because I was working in the yard. Appropriate, yes?
The sad fact is that I didn’t even realize it was Earth Day until I found these articles on the Washington Post yesterday evening. The […]

Apr

17

Surfer Boy

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 17, 2008 | 4 Comments

It is getting critical again. The length of my youngest son’s hair, that is. I’ve been letting it grow out. It now hangs just below his shoulders in the back and looks incredible. It’s so soft and golden and perfect. Coupled with his little personalized hemp necklaces, it makes him look like a tiny surfboarder. […]

Apr

10

Starlight on the Water

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 10, 2008 | 6 Comments

When I was a child, maybe twelve years old, my family vacationed in the Rocky Mountains for one whole glorious week. The scent of woodsmoke, an old coffee percolater, and campfire potatoes woke us every morning. The muted buzzing of insects on the creek and rippling waters lulled us to sleep every night. There are […]

Apr

7

Macaroni Power

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 7, 2008 | 8 Comments

In my home, Friday nights are Forced Family Fun nights. We eat junk food and sip root beers while we play board games. The boys and I plan for Fridays all week long, hammering out important questions like, “Pizza or nachos?” and “Monopoly or LEGO Star Wars?” For the record, I’ve started opting for LEGO […]

Apr

4

Changes on Mommy Babble

Posted by Commander Mommy

April 4, 2008 | 2 Comments

Hello!
My name is Commander Mommy and I’m here to announce that there is change in the air this spring at Mommy Babble. We have a new writer, new entries, and a new year all at once.
It will take a day or so for me to become familiar with the new layout and make myself […]