Day 3 of WAHMdom: Real Life Angry Birds

So day three was good, sorry about all the wind noise in the background. I don’t have a boom mic or whatever to block all that out. I snapped some pretty adorable pictures worthy of framing. Today’s lesson learned: Get outside every day, especially if you live in California because you have no excuse not […]

Day 2 of WAHMdom: The Party’s Over

Day 1 of WAHMdom was so productive, on day 2 I rested. You can visit & subscribe to my YouTube Channel by clicking here where I learn Martha Stewart totally had a nanny or five. I started out today with the best of intentions that looked exactly like this: Then my BFF Gwen (yeah, the […]

Day 1 of WAHMdom: A Tale of Survival and Muffins

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What If I’m Not a Good WAHM?

So I’ve wanted to stay home forever (well, at least since 2002), and on 10/24 I’ll have my wish. Click here to read about all the things this new chapter has me stressing over (pretty please, I need the stats) or just be lazy and watch this vlog – they basically say the same thing…but […]

Today I Quit My Job

Today might just be the biggest day of my life. As far as big days go, I’ve had a few: 1. The day I was born. 2. The day I got my driver’s license. 3. The day I graduated college. 4. The day I got married 5. The days I gave birth. 6. The day […]

Working Mom Tips – Advice for Moms Who Do it All

I’m a working mom, I know you already know that.  Sometimes people ask how I manage working and kids and my answer is usually “not very well” but that’s kinda a lie, I’ve got this thing down to a science by now.  So I thought I’d write an article about the work/home balance thing so next time I get […]

Could We Survive Infant Daycare – Or the comments that come with it?

From the moment I learned I was pregnant I planned to return to work. Having a successful career and a couple of awesome kids was all part of the plan, my beautiful master plan. What could possibly go wrong? Well, a funny thing happened on the way to the OB. I was struck by the […]

My Heart Hurts

[Image credit] I’ve never written about my job outside the home except to say the logistics of working motherhood are challenging, and that’s putting it mildly. About 6 months ago, Boy Wonder began struggling and I obviously internalized the reasons why; total mom thing to do.  He needed me more than ever in his life […]

Just An Ordinary Day

[Image credit] It was a typical morning in the Mommyfriend household. The alarm sounds at 4:45 a.m., I stumble out of bed to check the computer.  Awesome, 7 spam blog comments and a solicitation for male enhancement.  Because I need that.  I make my way to the shower.  I don’t shave.  I get out and find […]

The Bump’s Best Working Mom Blog Finalist!

[Image Credit] I am super excited to announce that Mommyfriend has been chosen a finalist in The Bump’s 2nd Annual Mommy Blog Awards for Best Working Mom Blog!  I’d swoon all over for your vote so if you can spare 3 clicks of your mouse, click here to vote! You know those charmed people in life who always win things?  […]