Pin It I haven’t dressed up in years. But since Big Roo insisted on being Mario this year, I thought we’d go all out and dress up as a family (although we almost didn’t). Presenting Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad… The reason we almost didn’t all dress up is because I didn’t think Daddy [...]
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I’ve been a sucky gardener for a long, long time. If I looked at a plant the wrong way, it’d die. Despite this, I’ve been determined to start a vegetable garden for a couple of years now but never determined ENOUGH I guess. Until now. I wouldn’t call it a full-fledged “garden” but a friend [...]
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Nothing makes me feel more completely and utterly like a mother than a little pair of dangly legs. So trusting. So vulnerable. A little body wrapped around my hips, knowing that I’m here to nurture and care for him, even if he doesn’t grasp what those words mean. Those legs hang limp yet free. Free [...]
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Capture the Everyday is about getting you to capture those everyday moments in your life! Each Thursday, I’ll issue a simple challenge to capture something that’s a part of your daily life. You can post just a picture or add some words to go along with it. You’ll have a week to get it done [...]
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For a few months now, something’s been on my mind. Here I was. A full-time working mama, turned part-time working mama, turned laid off and freelancing. I’m now working with clients on marketing and social media while pouring over Momcomm to turn it into something even bigger. Needless to say, I’m exhausted. But? I haven’t felt [...]
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I honestly don’t know if this is supposed to be a serious post or a funny one. Some days I’m completely overwhelmed by the insane amount of close calls these kids have. You know, the times that if your child was just one inch closer, he would have slammed his head into the corner of [...]
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Motherhood is full of sweet moments. A baby’s first giggle. An big brother’s kiss to his new sibling. A preschooler’s proud face as he presents you with his scribbled artwork. I knew Saturday evening would be a sweet moment. It was going to be the last time I nursed Little Roo. He’s 13 months and [...]
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I’m Melissa. Most people call me Mel. I’m a mama to two boys and a lover of all things outdoors. I'm a marketer who hearts good grammar. I also love Twitter, my Mac and all things techy.
This is Daddy Roo. We met in 1995, got married in 2000 and had Big Roo seven years later. Yeah, we like to take our time. Daddy Roo plays soccer, loves cooking more than I do and takes sarcasm to a level few people can. He’s awesome.
Big Roo is our 4-year-old ball of energy. He’s all boy except for the pink bear he carries around. I embrace the contradiction. He’s already a fan of hiking and camping.
The youngest of the Roo family. He loves eating kiwis, chasing his brother and swinging in our backyard. He also loves attacking his brother with a squeal of laughter.
