March 2011

Remember to be Grateful

by Heligirl on March 31, 2011

in Beyond Mommyhood,Daily Ramblings

I feel like a boob. A great. Big. Hairy. Boob. You might remember I was laid off the beginning of the year, thrust out of my part-time dream job and into the cold, harsh reality of sudden SAHM life as I dealt with the loss of my professional identity and income. It was a nasty […]

First Haircut, Mommy Style

by Heligirl on March 30, 2011

in Daily Ramblings

So it was time. My little dude was looking a little shaggy. He sported his own toddler mullet, complete with hair growing over his ears. It was time. So I hauled the little dude into the bathroom, gave him a toothbrush to play with, slapped on an old bib and went to it. Soon delusions […]

I worked with Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions last summer to bring a free webinar to Heligirl readers. I’m such a deep believer in positive discipline and Amy’s advice, support and great tools for working with kids of all ages have been such a big help in my busy, messy life. As I rely […]

Appliance Love

by Heligirl on March 25, 2011

in Beyond Mommyhood

I’ve found a new boyfriend. He’s short, squat and boy can he cook! He’s my brand new rice cooker. I’m not a cooking fiend by any means. I can hold my own and after a few shots might get a recipe right. Gourmet cooking is for those with patience. Thus, it’s not for me. That’s […]

Lent

by Heligirl on March 23, 2011

in Daily Ramblings,Photography

He decided to give up cuteness for lent. Another resolution crushed in 2011… Tweet

Kids will fluctuate between equilibrium and disequilibrium, about every six months. Simply knowing about this phenomenon and, as such, being prepared to weather the storm, can make pushing through tough periods of resistence and poor behavior a little easer. In continuing to research why my little Sweetness, who officially turned 3 ½ this weekend, is […]

What is it with young kids and being naked? I mean, seriously. My daughter, bless her soul, has a modicum of decency in her. She’ll run from the bathroom to the bedroom (or vice versa depending on if bath is about to be performed or has just been completed). You don’t see her naked anywhere […]

Taking the Leap

by Heligirl on March 17, 2011

in Beyond Mommyhood

I had this dream a while back, and by a while back I mean something like 12 years ago. In it I’m walking along a precipice, about four feet wide or so. The land drops off into the fog a few feet below me on either side. The dirt path is well worn and I’m […]