Shanna Simon

Shanna Simon
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How Have All the Moms of Teens Survived Before Me?

My oldest is 13, THIRTEEN. We've only been through, literally, the very first year of his teens and I AM NOT READY.  I’m not ready for girls, dates, or heartbreaks.  I’m not ready for high school,...

Can I Return My Christmas Gift?

Can I return my Christmas gift from my husband and children? That sounds rude, I know, but I just can’t look at it.   Before Christmas, I saw a video and, in the background, a robot vacuum...

Fall Sport Schedules are Not for the Faint of Heart

After school activities and sports are in full swing and, let me tell you, they are not for the fainthearted. With one kid in football, the second in Jiu-Jitsu, and the third in tumbling,...

It’s All Part of the Journey

We literally had a yelling match in the yard today. We were cleaning out the car and each child was assigned a task. One child was assigned to pick up a bucket of legos that...

Mommas of the 256, My Heart is With You

Yesterday, your world changed. You kissed the other half of your heart goodbye for 12 long months and went home with worry and loneliness. Whether this is your first deployment or you’re a seasoned pro,...

Don’t Fear the Drive: Tackling Long Car Rides With Kiddos

It is finally sweet summer time; the time for road trips and adventures and incredibly long car rides in a mini van full of kids. YAY! My husband is a pipeline inspector so, every summer,...