Monthly Archives: April 2013

BRADLEY…. A DATING STORY

Posted on April 29, 2013 by momsolo

When I was about 29, my best friend from high school, Tia,  set me up on a date with Bradley, a guy from her husband’s work. Tia was obsessed (as only a best friend can be) with the fact that … Continue reading →

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SPAGHETTI WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

Posted on April 28, 2013 by momsolo

Here’s the recipe from Valleybrink Road. Making this right now….  Oh my GOD! Delicious! It’s a BIG hit for a picky eater (unlike the green mac & cheese.)

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LACTATION CLASS AND HUSBANDS

Posted on April 27, 2013 by momsolo

When I was about 8 months pregnant, I took a lactation class at a boutique baby store. This time in my life had been so joyful. Being pregnant had given me so much more excitement, joy and happiness than I … Continue reading →

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BABYSITTER

Posted on April 23, 2013 by momsolo

My babysitter flaked on me tonight. I have mentioned before that I rarely ever want to go out. I never care about social plans where I have to leave Spenser. I’m quite happy to stay home and be near him. … Continue reading →

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I WAS PUNISHED LAST NIGHT…

Posted on April 18, 2013 by momsolo

I was punished for writing yesterday’s post… “Mom solo’s are so lucky we can just go to bed early!!!”  I didn’t mean it like that, you guys… It’s still a challenge, solo or not, it is difficult to go to … Continue reading →

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TIRED?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by momsolo

“You are gonna be tired for 18 years,” someone once told a pregnant me. “You’ll never sleep again,” many others said. For someone without kids, that’s a scary thing to hear. Here’s what I say: Once your child is sleeping … Continue reading →

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GREEN MAC & CHEESE

Posted on April 15, 2013 by momsolo

A few weeks ago, I made a ton of this stuff and Spenser won’t eat one bite!   I froze most of it and keep trying to sneak it along side of chicken or whatever other item I’m serving. I’ve … Continue reading →

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PARK UPDATE

Posted on April 14, 2013 by momsolo

Me: Spenser, do you want to go to the park? Spenser” YEAH!!!!! *jumping, dancing clapping* Ugh. OK. I mean, it’s great because it’s free and there are many options for play-sand, swings, running… tons and tons of sand… Why do … Continue reading →

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APRIL SO FAR; THANKS, KEANU.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by momsolo

Here are a few things that have come up this week: 1. I have a lot of friends; some are parents, many are not. It’s doesn’t matter to me. Personally, I’ve always been confused by moms who are looking specifically … Continue reading →

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POTTY TRAINING IN PUBLIC

Posted on April 5, 2013 by momsolo

So, we were trying out a new gym class and I was talking to a beautiful, young, tall woman named Jenny. She was nanny to an almost 2 year old, Carson, who was smaller than Spenser, who is small for … Continue reading →

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