I joke a lot on this blog about motherhood. I highlight the crazy stuff, I share lots of stories, and overall try to keep it as real as possible. But no matter how much I joke, I hope the truth always shines through–I am crazy in love with my kids.

So, it’s officially Christmas break. Kids! Toys! Dozens of undone tasks on my to-do list!

Guys. My love for all things stretchy and lounge-y and soft is real.

I’m the kind of person who gets a lot of use out of my basics. Favorite pair of jeans? On heavy rotation. MVP foundation? I have three tubes at a time, stationed in various places.

It’s funny how quickly bad news travels–especially things that aren’t supposed to get back to you. Things that are mean. Inconsiderate. Judgmental. Just all-around crappy.

We are getting so close to Christmas, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve put off a crap-ton of shopping until the last minute.

Hello, friends! These are some things that I’m loving these days, and of course wanted to share with you…

I joke that during any given day, I accomplish my 12-hour “stand goal” solely by moving within a three-foot radius in my kitchen—-with my sink being at the center point–because in that precise spot is where I spend about 75% of my days.

I don’t have enough phalanges to count the number of times people have asked me why I quit my job in TV news.

Some things you can’t understand until you experience them. Yeah… that’s motherhood.