January 2011

Cabana Boy Chronicles In a tip of the hat to my new title of “bored, frustrated housewife in search of a cabana boy,” I continue a new writing project, the Cabana Boy Chronicles. These could very well be stories completely contrived for your entertainment by a bored, frustrated housewife (who maybe wishes they were true). […]

Yesterday was my official first “work day” of unemployment. No nanny, no job, no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, but cautiously optimistic things will generally be this positive. The day started with me waking to Hubby’s alarm. I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, unaided by chemistry of […]

If you have a toddler or preschooler in your house, you’re quickly becoming very familiar with their insatiable appetite to explore, experiment and push their boundaries to the absolute limit. That sweet little baby that used to follow your lead and eat, sleep, play and go along with you when you offered has now started […]