Monthly Archives: February 2012

Leap Day… What will you do with your extra day?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Today is February 29th… Leap Day. What exactly is Leap Day anyway? Leap Day is the extra day that is added every Leap Year to the shortest month, February. Why do we have Leap Day? Leap Day is added to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Motherhood | Tagged christmas in july, christmas sweaters, February 29th, Gregorian Calendar, Leap Day, Leap Year, Pope Gregory XIII, singing christmas carols, time problem, What is Leap Day, why is there Leap Year | 1 Comment

It’s Lent… What are you giving up?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Ash Wednesday, already? It is amazing how quickly Ash Wednesday comes upon us every year. I can’t believe it is here already. Even my daughter Caroline was shocked it was Ash Wednesday. This morning she woke up and proclaimed she … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Motherhood | Tagged Ash Wednesday, chocolate ice cream, diet coke, giving up, kids giving up for Lent, Lent, middle daughter, noble pursuit, playing video games, What to give up for Lent | 5 Comments

The Lost Week

Posted on February 21, 2012 by mommydaybyday

I think I blinked… A minute ago it was Sunday night Now it is Monday night a week later. Where did last week go? Last Sunday I had just arrived home from a ski weekend with the in-laws. My mind … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Motherhood | Tagged busy mom, busy week, car ride home, Clix, cookie mom, girl scout cookies, grandiose plans, Groupon, PartyLite, pta fundraiser, time flies, valentine s day, yankee candle | 2 Comments

I am having a breakdown!!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Can anyone relate? I do the best I can to keep it together. I make lists and reminder notes. I lay out clothes and pack bags the night before. I try to implement all of the tricks of the trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Motherhood | Tagged cake mix, cake pan, character cakes, extra credit project, pack bags, reminder notes | 20 Comments

As soon as I die…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by mommydaybyday

“Give me a sec.” Wait, just let me die.” One more minute, as soon as I die.” These are the phrases uttered repeatedly by my children. Even my four year old! It is completelt unsettling! There is just something inherently … Continue reading →