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School's Out and So Am I

This is it. The last dance. The last hurrah. The last word. My last post. I've written about kindergarten crushes, adjusting our expectations, and how every phase is the best phase - until you enter the next one. I've watched my kids gravitate from me to their dad and have tried my best to educate them about the value of a mother. I've written about bad smells, poor attitudes, all types of fights …

  • Posted 2 mon. ago.

Mothering is Mothering

My dog's been a not-so-good boy. He's been taking long naps on the couch during the early afternoon. He's been rolling around in warm piles of freshly folded laundry. He's been jumping up and perching on us, resting his head on our shoulders. He's been sneaking out the front glass door, taking off in hopes of catching a squirrel. And when we run out to catch him, he glances behind as if to say," s…

  • Posted 3 mon. ago.

Late, Late for a Very Important Date

Last week, a South Carolina woman was pulled over for going 102 mph in a 45 mph zone. Her excuse? She was late for her hair appointment. Well, duh. Really, I'm not making light of the situation. Speeding is dangerous. Having been on the receiving end of what happens when a car blows off a stop sign because the driver is in a rush, well, let's just say that flipping forward multiple times, landing …

  • Posted 3 mon. ago.

Special Occasions

So often, as we run around town, juggling car pools, grocery store runs and even our jobs, we go for easy, grabbing whatever uniform has become our standard. In my case, it's the sure thing tee shirt with a pair of bermuda shorts. Add to it the fact that I forgo the makeup and tie my hair back - mistakes only to be realized once you've been photographed by your children from your cell phone - well…

  • Posted 3 mon. ago.

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Hand- Me- Downs

In my closet, new clothing is coveted, earning a place at the top of small piles, excitedly worked into the daily outfit rotation. But in my boys' drawers, new clothes - some still with tags - sit buried, untouched by human hands. For they have been covered up by the jackpot of all clothes. Hand- me- downs. There's nothing quite like the welcoming reception the boys give to the worn t-shirts, athl…

  • Posted 3 mon. ago.

Everyday Mother's Day

I was standing in line at Costco, clutching my one item - the essential double box of Cheerios - when the lady ahead of me with items overflowing asked if I'd like to go first. I told her thank you, but no. I wasn't in a rush. And then she said it. She uttered, "Oh, you must be a mom."

  • Posted 4 mon. ago.

The Silliest of Bandz

The request seemed harmless. Little Guy wanted a pack of those rubber bracelets. The ones everyone else seemed to have. I could find them right up the road. And a pack only cost $2. Cheap and stashed just around the block? That was my kind of fad. Absolutely was my answer. I'd look into it. I quickly figured out that I was not alone in "looking into it." That every other mother in Raleigh was on t…

  • Posted 4 mon. ago.

Still Standing

This was going to be a sappy post. The kind you read, roll your eyes and think, "oh please". I figured that those of you who came by this parenting thing before me would think that if I'm pouring my heart out because Big Guy's turning 11, I should just wait until he gets to be 13. Or 16. Or 18. And you're not trying to offend me. I figured that those of you who came into this parenting thing after…

  • Posted 4 mon. ago.

The Presentation

Last weekend, armed with a vision and a plan, Little Guy and I went to work in the yard. Three hours into it, sweaty and dirty with a mess of empty flower and shrub containers strewn about, Really Big Guy came home. Let's just say his vision and plan were slightly different than ours. And he made that pretty clear.

  • Posted 4 mon. ago.

Having It All...Over Time

At my bridal shower, my mother's friends shared their advice for a happy marriage. While some of the advice is only appropriate to be whispered in your ear after a few glasses of wine, some is fit to print. Never let the children divide and conquer. Give and accept love unconditionally. Recognize the difference between superficial happiness and true inner joy. Think before you answer, but if you d…

  • Posted 5 mon. ago.
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Illyse Lane

Illyse is a TriangleMom2Mom featured blogger, appearing every Thursday.

She is a stay-at-home mom who also works as a freelance writer. She resides in Raleigh with her husband and two sons, ages 9 and 11.Originally from New York, Illyse fled the cold to attend Florida State University. After a brief return to life in the city, she relocated to Raleigh to work for GE Capital and has never looked back. Illyse is sure that as long as all the boys in her home continue to speak, she will have plenty of material to write about.

Illyse appears Thursdays on TriangleMom2Mom.   

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Meet Jessica

Our featured mom this week is Jessica Leib.  If you would like to be featured on Triangle Mom2Mom or know of any interesting moms who would be interested, please send me an email. Mom2Mom: Tell us about yourself.

  • Posted 6 days ago.
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Got Culture? Weekend Ideas 8/27

It's time to get cultured Triangle kids & parents! Here's what the Notes from a Mom in Chapel Hill team brings you this week:

  • Posted 1 week ago.
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Back to the lunchbox

For some of us, back to school means back it's back to packing lunches. Sandar Gutierrez, former columnist for the Cary News, had some great lunchbox suggestions that hold up just as well today. I especially like the homemade lunchables because homemade is always tastier and more economical! ###

  • Posted 1 week ago.
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Meet Jennifer

Our featured mom this week is Jennifer Knight.  If you would like to be featured on Triangle Mom2Mom or know of any interesting mom's who would be interested, please send me an email. Mom2Mom: Tell us about yourself.

  • Posted 1 week ago.
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Get Around the Triangle: Weekend Ideas 8/20

We at Notes from a Mom in Chapel Hill have been reminded lately how wonderful and diverse the Triangle region is.  A few cities combine to make a living, breathing, wonderful place to raise children. Here are a few things that tickled our fancy this week and took us all over the area:

  • Posted 2 weeks ago.
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