I’m turning forty this week. I’ve decided that I’d like to give my children forty pieces of advice that I’ve absorbed in the past 14,610 days (thank you WolframAlpha). Come over to Sammiches and Psych Meds to see my advice. Follow Live by Surprise on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Bloglovin Live by SurpriseWant Live By SurpriseContinue Reading
I was admonished by my seven year old the other day for laughing out loud at the movies. A little too loud in her opinion. Mom…everyone is looking… Act your age. I’ve been told my whole life. Act your age Liv. I look to my seven year old. At herContinue Reading
I was admonished for my first TToT for getting excited and posting too early. Well…who could blame me. I was excited to be part of such a fantastic group – AND I joined just before the 100th. I almost peed my pants as I hit publish. This is my thirdContinue Reading
I have a system for doing laundry. Okay…maybe it’s not so much a system…there’s really not much system to it – it’s just my reality – but nonetheless it’s working for me. And today I’m going to share it with you. For free. First – I should point out thatContinue Reading
The theme for this week’s Sunday confession is “lost”. It’s perfect for me this week – as I’m lost. This week I “lost” my temper. And as a result I “lost” my way again. I’m ever disappointed that I need to continually come back around to parenting the way IContinue Reading
My son was just over two when I left, and my daughter wasn’t even born yet. I knew at the time that it was the best thing – and I still do. However, the problem with leaving a situation like that when your children are too young to have formedContinue Reading
I posted on Facebook a few weeks ago that the Goblin King has suggested that we keep a “food diary” for the children. Thought I’d take today to explain as I had a few questions about how it came about. Last September Puck had a visit with his pediatrician. DuringContinue Reading
I’ll admit it…mothering three kids and holding down a full time job and keeping up a blog is a bit more of a struggle then I’d anticipated. My blog is suffering. I’ve still got great ideas – but I have a new director who is offering me new opportunities (yes…that’sContinue Reading
Well…it’s been a nice run. I’ve been very lucky to have a kind employer who was willing to allow me over one year unpaid leave after the birth of my third child. Two summers home with my kids. For the first time ever, a whole year to wait at theContinue Reading
Bae’s not talking. Not in the sense that he’s got a secret. He’s just not talking. Hasn’t said his first word yet. He just passed the big “1”. And (so the books say), he should be saying at least three words by now. They don’t have to be clear. ButContinue Reading
