Librarian Mom

Whoa, Here She Comes… She’s a Meat Eater!

Librarian Mom — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:01:12 +0000

Eating steak at Brio

Just in case you didn’t get the above reference, it’s a fun play on words with the Hall and Oates song Maneater, which I love because I am cool like that. In fact, I am listening to it right now while I write this blog – you know – for [...]

Having a Me Party

Librarian Mom — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:48:15 +0000

I am currently taking a series of workshops on creating a work/life balance. Many people, I am sure, have an imbalance in the three facets of their life — work, family, self. It goes without saying that if your life becomes unbalanced, it’s not good. People who devote all their time to work may feel [...]

Romantic Tales of a Teenage Dork

Librarian Mom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:53:26 +0000

Buffy and Angel - one of my favorite shows!

Buffy and Angel?

If you haven’t figured out by my collection of young adult books and my enthusiasm for Twilight and Harry Potter, custom Muppet Whatnot, or by seeing me dance and sing along with the music [...]

How to Entertain Toddlers With a Shoestring

Librarian Mom — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:28:02 +0000

Who needs toys when you've got keys and a table!!!

Oops, I meant ON a shoestring. The latter forms an image of me taunting my child with a piece of yarn like a kitten. Now that I think of it, you could probably do that and get at least a good ten minutes of [...]

Rock Collector, Tree Climber, Princess Warrior

Librarian Mom — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:15:19 +0000

Do you see any straps on this swing? I didn't think so. This is me on the swing at my grandma's house.

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of notes on Facebook where people post nostalgic reminiscences of their childhood playtime activities — ones where they never wore protective gear, played outside in the dark without supervision, [...]

You Know You’re Not Getting the Job if…

Librarian Mom — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:30:54 +0000

Probably not your best angle

My husband and I have been on the hunt for help — a babysitter, to be exact. For all of those potential babysitters out there, I want to give you some tips on things to avoid on an interview with a potential family based on our own experiences trying [...]

New Ideas for a Good Time

Librarian Mom — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:05:34 +0000

Sit on my face, and tell me that you love me.

My cousin Jessie came over yesterday and we went to see Sherlock Holmes, which if you haven’t seen it — it is pretty awesome. She came over early and visited and watched my children play.

Somehow we got to joking about what it [...]

An Excuse to Play or Young at Heart

Librarian Mom — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:54:51 +0000

Bella and Edward stare lovingly into each others eyes

One of the perks of being a parent is that you go from being the weirdo that collects dolls and legos to being able to mask your obsession because you have children. No one questions the reason why your house looks like Toys R Us [...]

Conversations with Toddlers

Librarian Mom — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:47:06 +0000

My children are starting to speak. Oh how I longed for the days where words would accompany wants instead of the ‘guess-what-this-scream-means.’ People without kids can never appreciate the hilarious and sometimes mind-numbing conversations of those with few words.

Having toddlers is like having a parrot. A parrot who sometimes answers your questions. It’s amazing [...]

All Parents Say Their Babies Were Perfect

Librarian Mom — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:22:07 +0000

Grandma, Dad, Mom, Me, Aunt Micki, and Grandpa is hidden in back

The best present I received for my birthday this year was a movie that my husband made from old 8mm reels that my stepmom let me borrow. My father had a whole paper bag full, none of which I had seen before. [...]