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3 Kids and a Breakdown

I am a sahm to 3 girls, living on an island in the PNW. I may or may not drink a lot of martinis, watch bad reality TV (and by bad, I mean really...
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Summer Lovin’

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I am so ready for summer! Yes, I’m scared about all that uninterrupted time with my kids. But I am so over fighting over bedtime, waking up cranky kids in the morning, packing lunches, helping with homework and making sure all things are in the... (more)
 Trish ― Posted 2 days ago
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Sweet Dreams

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― You know how I love to share when I’ve discovered some life-changing product.  Well today I’m going to tell you about a little something that has changed all our lives for the better. Melatonin. An all natural, over-the-counter sleep aid... (more)
Tags: Family, Parenting
 Trish ― Posted 4 days ago
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Summer Road Trip

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― We are seriously considering re-living the hell that was the road trip to San Diego last year.  The thing is, we all really want to go but Big Daddy and I don’t want to spend $1200+ on plane tickets. Can you blame us? There is just so much... (more)
Tags: Family, Friends
 Trish ― Posted 5 days ago
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Roughing It

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I spent Friday night camping with Nita, her Girl Scout troop and their mamas (one papa).  And you know what? It was not the  hot poker in the eye experience that I thought it would be! First of all, there was pizza. My usual Friday night dinner, so... (more)
 Trish ― Posted 6 days ago
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What’s Been Going On

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― Hey, Mamas (and non-mamas)! How was your Mother’s Day? Mine was good! I started the day with breakfast in bed and yoga class.  Got some beautiful handmade gifts from the girls, salted caramel fudge and a fancy pen from Big Daddy. We went to... (more)
Tags: Family, Me, TV, writing
 Trish ― Posted 11 days ago
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I’m WORKING

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I’m busy. And I’m sleep-deprived. And I’m sort of losing my mind (Totally. I’m totally losing my mind).  I keep summoning people to me (and by ‘people’ I mean my husband and children) and then when they arrive (10... (more)
Tags: Books, Me, writing
 Trish ― Posted 16 days ago
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Sleep’s for Pussies

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I am convinced that this third child, this sweet, adorable little girl, who is much loved and adored, was put on this earth to torture me. With sleep-deprivation. Like all babies, it started when she was a newborn. Because all newborns need to eat... (more)
Tags: Family, Me, Parenting
 Trish ― Posted 17 days ago
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Don’t Let Me Get Me

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― Inspired by Nicole at Moments that Define Life and Listable Life Who this week asked: List 5 things that annoy you about yourself   1. I can’t stop eating  Seriously. Can. Not. Stop. This drives me absolutely nuts. I’m not even... (more)
Tags: Me
 Trish ― Posted 18 days ago
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Sweet Nothings

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― Before she went to bed last night, Zeta gave me this little love note: In case you can’t see it, it reads ” Dear Mommy, I appreciate you staying home instead of having a lawer (sic) job (she doesn’t get that I don’t have a... (more)
Tags: Family, Me, Parenting
 Trish ― Posted 19 days ago
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You’re a Shining Star

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I have been listening to a lot of Earth, Wind & Fire this week. I love their music. It makes me want to dance and puts me in a good mood. And my girls like it too. They will drive me up a wall wanting me to put Katy Perry Radio on the (more)
 Trish ― Posted 22 days ago
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A List of Lies

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I’m linking up with Mama Kat’s writing prompt’s today. A list of lies I consistently tell. Well, I do tend to lie quite a bit. But I’m lying to myself. Let’s see. 1. I will diet and exercise 2.  I’m 5’9&... (more)
 Trish ― Posted 23 days ago
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A Cry for Help

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― OK, readers (and writers), I’m in need of a little editing help. I am looking to replace the word “fucked” in this sentence: Took him back to my place and fucked him. Because my vocabulary is so limited, and I really think the eff... (more)
Tags: Me, writing, Writing
 Trish ― Posted 24 days ago
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A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Benaroya Hall

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― So we are at Benaroya Hall to see  David Sedaris. Of course we’re checking in to Facebook, tagging each other and taking pictures of our tickets and the hall to post on Facebook and Instagram. Of course.  But, I’m also eavesdropping on... (more)
Tags: Books, Friends, Me
 Trish ― Posted 25 days ago
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Me Talk Pretty One Day

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― I’m doing a little pre-op partying tonight. (Feel free to send flowers, cards or something from my Amazon wish list, or just hit the “donate” button on the left side of your computer screen.)  Of course when I  made these plans... (more)
Tags: Boozin', Me
 Trish ― Posted 27 days ago
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Three Little Monkeys

3 Kids and a Breakdown ― Somehow this picture, taken outside the library, perfectly captures the personalities of each of my girls. Nita calmly reading a book, completely oblivious to her sisters’ shenanigans. Zeta making sure I’m looking at her while she tries... (more)
Tags: Family
 Trish ― Posted 29 days ago