I’m Katie.
About benandavasmom
Hi. I’m Ben and Ava’s mom. My name is actually Katie, but few people remember that once they meet my munchkins. So yeah, I’ve started a blog…and I do quite a bit of different things. Aside from being a mom, I’m a lovable grouch, girl dork, glitter princess, aspiring actress, lab manager, compliance person, occasional… Continue reading About benandavasmom
Deep Thoughts
Before you doubt yourself, here’s some stuff to think about, remember, & do: 1) At the end of the day, you’re the one who’s gotta live with yourself. You’re the one who’s ultimately going to pull it all together…even if you’re not alone, it comes down to you. Make yourself proud first. Take care of… Continue reading Deep Thoughts
Mommy is the most effective fever reducer ever
Ben and I both woke up and 2:30 this morning. He was achy and burning up. Fever of 104.7!!! His throat hurts. It’s gotta be strep again. Soooo…we’re headed to the doc in a bit to get antibiotics. Meanwhile I loaded him down with ibuprofen and packed him in ice for a bit…but his fever… Continue reading Mommy is the most effective fever reducer ever
Some Days I Mom So Hard…
Today was Ava’s school Mardi Gras parade. It was also a day of Ben’s pre-LEAP testing. And I had to work. But I got off to watch the parade, intent on going back. As I arrived at school, my cell phone rang and it was the school. Ben had a headache. I checked him out… Continue reading Some Days I Mom So Hard…
Broken flip flops
I wrote this the other day and shared it on my Fb but I think it’s worth sharing here. My day has been a bit ridiculous so far. My phone is acting stupid so I’m limping along on my work cell. I thought I lost my debit card last night. Normally losing my debit card… Continue reading Broken flip flops
Stroke your own ego
“Stroke your own ego,” I whisper to myself in the morning. Mornings are hard for me. A lot of people have a particular time of day that’s tougher than other times of the day. Mornings, to me, can be a reminder of all of things I didn’t do yesterday and everything I need to do… Continue reading Stroke your own ego
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