These are the non-returnable shoes I excitedly purchased for my children at the Nike employee store in Portland. I got Gadget the size nine black and orange Air Jordan’s, and I got the Lion the blue punk rocker size seven flats. They actually wear sizes 13 and 11. Oops. Hubby does most of the clothing shopping, what can I say? I’m a working mom that makes mistakes.

Chronicles of a working mom continues… Yesterday, I got the call. “Your son is sick… yadda yadda yadda… temperature… come pick him up now… yadda yadda yadda.” Instead of being super concerned about his well-being, I immediately thought about how my attendance at today’s Women’s Leadership Symposium was in jeopardy. I was nominated to attend the event and didn’t want to miss an opportunity to network with other high potential women. Hubby is out of…

I normally don’t post pictures that I don’t personally take, but this one made me so proud. European Member of Parliament, Licia Ronzulli (an MEP from Italy), took her seven-week old daughter, Victoria, to work at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. [It was not a 'Take-Your-Child-to-Work' event.] She kept her baby carefully cradled against her in a wrap and occasionally leant to kiss her on the forehead. This photo was taken as she voted on…

Okay, guys… It’s been really wild. I feel liked I’ve written only five sentences on this blog since my family left after the holidays. I’ve been so busy with work that I haven’t been able to devote the time I feel this blog deserves. I still have good intentions to tell you about my first jury duty experience, what mornings are like in my house, and my latest traveling drama, but I just haven’t had…

Just super busy with work, home, kids, hubby… so no time for blogging lately. I’m sure you understand!