Kaiser Mommy

Choose Joy. Every Time.

Guh … can’t I just make it simple?

Oh hai. Mommentator told me I needed to post. And she’s right. I have all these big thoughts in my head about simplicity and living with less and living life more like my grandparents but with Kate Spade and a jacuzzi tub. I’m trying to clean my damn house. Trying to organize 2400 square feet. Because SERIOUSLY that’s 800 feet per person in this house. If I count the cats.. Read More

and then he danced …

Alex and I were in Seattle last week so I could spend time with my Victoria and my Leslie. I pulled us from our usual routine of living room sitting and tv watching while creating messes in the kitchen and pulled us cross country to spend a week with people I’ve actually only met … twice. But the power of the blog. The twitter. The skype. The text message. The.. Read More

I am now a Debutante

I have a blogger life and a non-blogger life. I’m discreet with names and locations when I write. My husband knows about the blog. My lifelong friends know about the blog, my local mom’s group does not. My mom knows about the blog, only because she is unable to understand how to open a web browser on my 8 year old iMac, which keeps her from actually reading the blog… Read More

When I remember to smile.

Usually when I put Alex to bed, I sit in a chair by his bed and knit, or think about knitting, or cleaning or working out, or blogging, or chatting, or anything but the task of helping this boy get to sleep. Last night I was tired. Alex was squirrelly and my patience was thin. I leaned over to kiss him goodnight and he came up for one . … Read More

Where I make fun of an 80s song

Yes, this is republished, but it’s totally on my greatest hits for comments and searches and completely worth another read. On Valentine’s Day, this song played on the radio, then the DJ came on and called it a “love song for Valentines.” Um. Really? Let’s break it down: “All I Want To Do Is Make Love To You” by Heart It was a rainy night When he came into sight,.. Read More

love in an #elevator

So um. There was a conference this weekend. You might have heard. You might have also heard about an issue with an #elevator I got real close to some peeps. You should go read their posts and then come back here and read this. No, for reals, I’m totally riding on their coattails. Jennifer, PlayGroups Are No Place for Children Victoria, Vdog + Little Man Heather – The Spohrs Are.. Read More

(Sex) Toys are Us

Yes, I intentionally put “sex” in the title to get your attention. It was time to spice things up here at Camp Kaiser. Scout had requested I browse around and find some “spice” for him to buy for us. Then, as if the universe wants “spice” to bless our house, I got an email asking me to check out the community at Eden Fantasys. Dudes, it’s an adult store that.. Read More

A boy during a historic moment

I wanted to take photos of Alex during the inauguration so I could say, “This is where you were when history happened.” I had in mind a touching shot of him looking up at the President. I got him with Carter, Bush and Clinton …. I got him choosing the Muppets over the President and instead of the shot I was hoping for … I got this Which … figures.

Dear Fat Suit,

Man I’ve loved spending time with you the last few months. I feel all safe and cozy wrapped in your cushion. You protect me from the world, insulated and separate. You make no demands on me, all you request is that I have another piece of chocolate … one more chip … one more spoon of whatever that is with butter and salt. We’re such a good team, you and.. Read More

BringIt09! Starting it Right.

Every time I get on an airplane, I get pissed off about the first class section. Bigger seats, better service, personal bathroom, convenient on and off the plane. The free drinks? Eh, that doesn’t phase me – I can carry on my own booze that tastes better anyway. It irks me because it’s all about money and not about need. Pregnant and needing extra space? Too bad, sit in coach… Read More