Gigi Harrell

Changing Hats

The TriangleMom2Mom Web site debuted last spring.Â Since then, I have written weekly about just about anything.Â I have shared the tales of family trips and date nights of ER visits and everyday events of the economy downturn and BPA cups.Â Today, I write my final blog. Â As I thought about what to write, I remembered my first blog.Â I introduced myself and described the many hats t…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Resolutions, No Thank You

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions!" - Joey Adams With that in mind, I didn't set any New Years resolutions. I needed to, I should have, I still might, but I won't.Â I enter 2009 completely free.Â I am only limited by my imagination, our finances, and the laws of the great state of North Carolina.

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Petition for Boxing Day

I hereby start a petition in support of Boxing Day. According to Wikipedia, my current source for all things educational, Boxing Day dates back to the Middle Ages in England. It is a national holiday celebrated on Dec. 26 in the United Kingdom and many other former British colonies.

Posted 1 yr. ago.

A Harrell Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house The adults were all stirring, especially the spouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that Sarah wouldn't sneak down the stair; The children were nestled all snug in their beds While dreams of pricey toys danced through their heads; With I in my PJ's and Scott oh so tired We settled down to "some assembly required";…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

One Hole, Broken Sleigh

My girls are at that magical age.Â That age when they are old enough to understand the magic of Christmas and not too old to stop believing.Â Few things in this world are more special than experiencing Christmas through the eyes of a child.Â Their thrill seeing Santa at the mall.Â Their love of only the tackiest of decorations.Â Their anticipation as the 25th approaches.Â Their s…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

The New Job

About two months ago, I wrote an entry about the next step in myÂ career path.Â I still donât know what I am going to be when I grow up, but as of Monday I do know what I am going to be doing 25 hours a week.Â I accepted a position to work as part of the office staff at my doctorsâ office.Â I figured that if my doctorâs office treats their staff only half as well as they…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Holiday Hustle and Bustle

Today marks the start of the holiday season.Â Yes, the stores have been stocking Christmas supplies since September, but today is the official start.Â Whether you lined up for the bargains at 12:01 a.m. or enjoyed the start from the coziness of your own bed, Black Friday is here.Â There are 27 shopping days until Christmas. Â

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Thanksgiving Travels

Next week, we are headed to Atlanta for Thanksgiving. We are sharing the holiday with my aunt, grandfather and cousins. Though it sounds like a small affair, itâs far from it. When you add in the spouses and children, it is a mighty large crowd. My aunt is hosting 28 for dinner. With a guest list that long, some would call her gracious. I would call her a miracle worker. She cooks all …

Posted 1 yr. ago.

I Just Wanted To Mop The Floor

It is hard enough for me to summon the energy to mop the floor in the first place. Mopping is definitely one of my least favorite chores. It is right up there with laundry, dishes, and, well, most other forms of housework. When I finally get the gumption to tackle the sticks, slicks and spills that have cemented themselves to my kitchen floor, I only hope for a bit of cooperation. I need coope…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Broken Wrist, Maybe? Broken Heart, Definitely!

I have made many trips to urgent care for the girls.Â It seems that most of their ailments and injuries happen after hours.Â The kind doctors at the urgent care clinic have treated them for croup, strep and the flu.Â When the culprit was injury instead of illness, they stitched up an eyebrow and reset a nursemaidâs elbow.Â To date, none of their bumps and bruises, coughs and chill…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

about this blog

Gigi Harrell

Gigi is a TriangleMom2Mom featured blogger, appearing every Friday.

She's a mom of two daughters, ages 4 and 1½. Gigi’s path to a career in writing took the scenic route. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering and a husband-to-be. After a few years of work and lots of play in California, they returned to their roots in the South. They landed in North Carolina where she graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with an MBA. She worked in marketing for a large multinational company, but career priorities changed with the arrival of her girls. She stepped off the corporate track to start her own business. She now works full-time as a mom and part-time running her business and writing freelance. Gigi lives in Cary with her husband and two daughters balancing the havoc and harmony of everyday life.