I've been a stay at home mom for ten years. I've argued and argued and argued with all of my heart that being a mom should be enough for any woman. I was looking so forward to the time in my life when it was just me at home during the day--to have peace and quiet to fold the laundry, prep meals, bake lots of lovely things for teachers and bus drivers, and show up at my husband's office for lunch a couple of times a week. My youngest has been in kindergarten since September. Both kids are in school 6.5 hours a day. I am bored out of my flipping mind! I spend an hour or two a day chatting with neighbors at Starbucks. I've reorganized my home and decluttered everything. I go for weekly manicures. I go to the gym every day. I guess I just don't feel useful anymore. This is in NO WAY criticizing other mamas who stay home. I wish I enjoyed relaxing. I wish I enjoyed sitting around enjoying the smell of my clean house. I just don't. Unfortunately, getting a job is not ideal for me, because I have to be available for my kids during the day, I need to have freedom to stay home if they are sick. I'm looking into online grad school--and mostly just to give myself deadlines, not that I want to do any particular job!

Lost my mom to cancer last June. It was so fast and one of the most devastating things I've ever experienced. She, my brother and I were close. Sometimes it really hurts and when my kids tell me they miss her my heart shatters because they had the most amazing lovng grandma and lost her too soon. I've noticed it's less often and less intense, the grief and I know it's normal. But sometimes I don't want the pain to fade. That pain helps me remember her. When the pain is less, I feel like I remember her less. I dont want it to consume me. I am happy. I laugh, I live but I never want her memory to fade.

I posted about the annoying FB status that my BIL put on his page. After hours of checking for another update I finally told my dh, "Text J and just ask if he's okay." My dh says, "Okay .. what did you see on FB?" So I told him. He texted his brother and immediately J called him. The thing that BIL can't fix and is breaking his heart ... his wife is moving out tomorrow. A trial separation thing. They have a daughter who is in Kdg. They've only been married like 4 years or something.

I wish I knew who you really were, and how many lies you told me. More than that, I wish I knew what truths you told me. The heart of me thinks that the heart of you loved me too.

I really hate when people put their status on FB and it's like a riddle. BIL's current one (about an hour ago): "I don't know how to fix this. It's breaking my heart." W. T. F. If you're gonna put your shit out there, but it ALL out there so folks can respond properly. People are asking him, "Is everything OK?" He's answering, "Nope." For many reasons I like FB as it allows people to keep in touch. In other ways I find it extremely annoying.

Megs B is such a beautiful woman, inside and out. She lights up a conversation and always has an open mind and heart. She is one of the most wonderful people I've had the pleasure of meeting and one day hope to do it in person.

Dear Deb H, shame on you for forgetting your worth! You are beautiful and your strength should never be questioned. Take some time to pamper yourself soon. Always know you are not alone and that your compassionate heart deserves to be guarded but still open enough for new adventures in love and life. Faith is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark.

First day back really exercising in over a year. Made it through less than 8 minutes of Jillian's cardio kickboxing before I felt like my lungs had acid running through them and my heart was going to implode. Disappointed in myself. Ag well, I can do better. Practice makes perfect, right??

Yes, I get it. You're f*cking someone else. Great! Awesome! I'm glad you're getting all the p*ssy. You're a rock star. Your c*ck is amazing. I lost the best thing to ever happen to me. *rolls eyes* Ha. Not. Best of luck to you, sweetheart.

Cathy A is a sweetheart and I'd love to hang out in her cover photo!