Jess Casey and I take a drive No matter where (my parents' house or his) We plug in the tunes and belt our favorites Doesn't matter what the content of the song is Lyrically, we drop "f" bombs left and right Musically, the bass and volume are up Going through Pandora or playlists The next… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Singing in the Car
Jess My dad gave me some money for my 20th birthday Burning a hole in my pocket After a lovely meal at Red Lobster We found ourselves at the pet store Looking at sheltie puppies We weren't going to get one Until a random older women approaches Her brother's sheltie just had puppies Throwing all logic out the… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Getting a Puppy
Jess The new iPhone** came out a while ago I get hand-me-down phones from my mom Even so The second that phone is hooked up Excitement pulses through my fingertips Oh, the apps I could download The songs I could jam to Endless possibilities! Setting it up isn't a hassle It's a ritualistic process Making… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Buying New Electronics
By PrettyFlyForAWhiteMom https://prettyflyforawhitemom.wordpress.com Parenting can be hard. That's an overstatement, and also a statement that is overused. What can we do as parents to get through it all, raise some respectable kiddos, and have a little fun at the same time? The answer, my friends is easy. Just push play, and let the music be… Continue reading Guest Blogger: 10 Ways 90’s Rap Helps Me Stay Fly
Jess When working out I have an inner voice The one that's supposed to push me when I can't go on Well mine creates excuses to stop My inner voice has the best reasons You walked far to the car today at the store Why workout on top of that? You never worked out before Why start now?… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Inner Voice
By Brandy Christeson, Wordsmith Mama As moms, we’ve been through it all. Between the chaos of diaper changes and erratic meal times, we’ve had to learn a few tips and tricks for survival. Sometimes these tricks are sad or gross, but all of the time they are down right hilarious. Most moms can relate to these… Continue reading Guest Blogger: Funny, Sad and True Mom Hacks
Jess When I see an unknown number A small panic sets in How did they get my number? Who are they? But curiosity isn't enough to make me answer What area code is 302? Google to the rescue Delaware? I don't know anyone in Delaware Do I? No, no I don't Maybe they will leave… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Answering Unknown Calls
Jess: I wake up in New York A last minute trip with Casey My birthday is on Thanksgiving this year What do you on Thanksgiving in New York? Go to the Macy's Day Parade, of course! I'm vibrating with excitement What better way to spend the day/holiday? Happy Birthday! Casey repeats again and again Playful, fun… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: My Birthday
Jess: Finally the weekend has arrived Saturday morning sleeping in Going out for coffee at Starbucks Who cares if a coffee is $4 for a tall Casey and I are in the car driving around We could go to the antique shops Casey suggests and we are en route We find a cramped parking spot… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Weekend Shopping
Jess: I love the smell of cleaning solvents When used, a space can smell clean Clean is walking anywhere in the apartment in bare feet No foreign smells A lack of chaos Clean is peaceful I start from top to bottom Taking my time Switching loads of laundry when I have the chance Casey is either… Continue reading Mom vs. Jess: Clean by Definition
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