Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Zen of the Morning Commute

Posted on April 30, 2012 by momsaidwhat

Another fine Monday here in Pittsburgh, PA.  You know what that means:  let the work week commence; let the hellacious commute on Route 28 begin; let the curse words and/or gestures fly…or not? This morning, I took the high road.  I … Continue reading →

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To Nanny or Not???

Posted on April 27, 2012 by momsaidwhat

I know how I’m answering. It’s me versus my sister-in-law Audrey at http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/958149/mom-blogger-face-off-would-you-bring-a-nanny-on-your-family-vacation Can you guess who has FOUR boys????

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You Know the Dream Where You Show Up to Work Naked…

Posted on April 25, 2012 by momsaidwhat

So, I sit on this fantastic neighborhood board, chock full of fine, upstanding professionals and community leaders whom I very much admire.  I’m the newest board member, so my friendships within the group are still relatively new. Last night was … Continue reading →

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Taking Back Tuesday: I Dove® Running

Posted on April 24, 2012 by momsaidwhat

It’s Tuesday, so you know what I’m going to do?  I’m “Taking Back” blasé Tuesday by going for a lunchtime run. Please. I don’t want to come off as some kind of hero, a disciplined soldier who makes no exceptions, … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye, Billy Big Rigger

Posted on April 23, 2012 by momsaidwhat

  The heart of America beats with the blood, sweat, and tears of the long haul trucker.  My super spouse, Jeff, drove a truck for a number of years, saw every inch of this great nation, and has routinely schooled me in the … Continue reading →

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A Family That Has Bloodwork Together…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by momsaidwhat

  It’s Friday and I bet, like me, you all have made or are currently in the midst of making a weekend plan for you and yours.  Jeff and I have come to consensus on the weekend’s Plan A, and … Continue reading →

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Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Look Like a Hooker

Posted on April 19, 2012 by momsaidwhat

I’ve decided to refocus my writing back to the well from which it came, and that is with the divine, maternal, tactless wisdom of my mom, the Captain.  And not that it can ever repay her for “carrying me for … Continue reading →

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Just Me and Oprah

Posted on April 18, 2012 by momsaidwhat

I don’t know if anyone else does this, or will admit to doing it in a public forum, but I run entire conversations with people before I ever come face to face with them.  People I know, and people I’ve … Continue reading →

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Taking Back Tuesday #2: Laughing Out Loud

Posted on April 17, 2012 by momsaidwhat

Last week I introduced “Taking Back Tuesdays” on momsaidwhat.  Some people save whales or those ridiculously cute baby seals some heartless, Arctic bastard is always clubbing to death (might as well step on a kitten or two while they’re at … Continue reading →

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Mondays with the Working Mom: The Butterfly Effect

Posted on April 16, 2012 by momsaidwhat

I want to be more disciplined and productive writer, so I’m working on giving myself a daily structure to force this to happen.  I need to keep myself on a real short leash lest I risk hanging myself with my … Continue reading →

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