Author: Just One Mom

Well, it seems to me multiple changes are coming my way. My 1st grader is starting school via remote learning (on purpose this time), we will be getting a new puppy (details to be released as I get them), the seasons are shifting, and the holidays are coming (plus four birthdays). I'm going to be… Continue reading A Shiny New Day

Hey folks, Sorry for the radio silence. With back-to-school and other family/life things I've been a bit preoccupied. I suppose that isn't a bad thing though. I generally post about things that bother me and I have been so busy lately I haven't been able to focus on anything long enough to get worked up.… Continue reading Radio Silence

I hate the illusion of the "perfect mom" because I can't even hold that together. I don't do posed "candid" shots of perfect happy and clean babies. I don't have them dressed in matching clothes holding little signs with their ages on them. I have friends who manage it and, honestly, it's annoying. I know… Continue reading Perfect Is So F***ing Stupid

Our country has absolutely no concept of treating anyone equally or even respectfully. It's not just about gender, race, religion, or political thing. People have no longer understand the concept of being respectful. So there is no way we will gain any version of equality in this county until people can figure out how to… Continue reading We Are Toxic

Would you like to know why its a french toast day? I can't hear you answer but I am going to assume you said "Sure! I would love to know. Also, I'm going to need some of that french toast." Well, I can't give you any french toast. We ate it and you are at… Continue reading It’s A French Toast Day

You know what? I was going to write this long blog about the safety of reopening schools and how I plan to structure and deal with my 1st grader with behavior issues. I have been working on that post since about 7 AM. Screw it. Instead, its not even 10:30 AM, I've made breakfast, drank… Continue reading I May Drown…

I was able to experience a rare thing today. I enjoyed a day off from "work." If you have read my previous posts you would know I am currently a stay-at-home mom. A day off for me is any day where I get to spend several consecutive hours at a place where no one calls… Continue reading A Mom’s Day Off

Tomorrow, July 28, 2020, there is a meeting between the local School Board to plan what is going to happen this year regarding the education of my six-year old and every other school age child in town. I can't even imagine how difficult that meeting is going to be. A four page draft of the… Continue reading Education In The Time Of COVID-19

It has been a few days since I last posted. In that time My fears and waxed and waned in such a whirlwind of ups and downs I end up dizzy and exhausted. I have slept more in the past day and a half than I generally do in a four day stretch. On Sunday… Continue reading I Want To Hold Your Hand

I think some where along the way people have managed to become so accustomed to the pandemic. Its become normal and so it is no longer serious. People are going about their lives, forgetting their masks, not following the arrows on the floor at the store, and hosting large catered parties with dances floors. As… Continue reading A New Bout of Fear