Posts by Melissa Menny
Pandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 31: Can we go to the park?
It was Saturday morning, and I was more than prepared to stay in. I welcomed it. I made breakfast, turned on toddler television for my sons, and prepared to spend my weekend in pajamas. That was until my four-year-old asked me, “What are we doing today? Can we go to the park?” At that moment,…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 30: COVID is Back
My family and I took a weekend road trip to Dallas at the start of spring break. The idea was to unwind and visit family members we hadn’t seen in a while. While having some downtime to spare, we thought visiting the city’s aquarium was a good idea. With every move we make, I find…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 29: PCOS and COVID Fears
It was bedtime for my sons, and I was nursing another set of cold symptoms from my pre-K attendee. To add insult to injury, he was also recovering from his second pink eye, while my two-year-old was recovering from his second ear infection. I sat on the edge of the bed, monitoring coughs until I…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 28: Can I wear one, Mommy?
My oldest son enjoys trips to the grocery store. Aside from looking forward to what he can get, he really loves riding in the shopping cart. We pull up to the store. My husband gets out to sanitize the basket before we place our children in it. While waiting for me to emerge from the…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 27: Christmas and COVID
Trees draped in dangling lights, 14-foot Santa inflatables, chasing LED lights, and colorful twinkling arch pathways are just some of the decorations we have been seeing. As soon as December starts, we partake in our yearly tradition of rolling down the streets of neighborhoods with Christmas lights and decor galore. The more, the better. While…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 26: First School Open House
Last month, my husband and I attended the school meeting many parents dread: open house. It was our toddler’s first. After reviewing our children’s expectations, all the parents lined up to receive feedback about their child’s behavior and progress. After overhearing the teacher’s reports on each kid’s daily behavior, we were nervous. Turns out we…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 25: Should We Keep Him in Pre-K?
My big boy was having a normal morning, proceeding with his normal routine. He groomed, ate breakfast while watching Ryan’s World, and got dressed just in time to head to his three-and-a-half-hour day of school. We headed to the garage; he climbed into his car seat and waited for me to strap him in. Before…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 24: Home From School and Sick
My oldest toddler woke up and happily reminded me that he was going to school that day. Monday morning, August 14, came fast. We had our usual morning routine, but this time, we incorporated putting on his uniform and getting him to the car in time to make his afternoon schedule. The hall door opened.…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 23: In Need of a Solo Date
Question: what do you call a couple with a one-year-old, a three-year-old and a long list of responsibilities who are still trying to navigate the pandemic? Answer: two people who are desperately in need of a solo date. Well, the day finally came. After walking on pins and needles the entire day, uncertain if it…
Read MorePandemic Motherhood Diary, Entry 22: Blippi and Meekah’s Fun!
After months of contemplating and requests from our three-year-old, we finally caved and took him to a trampoline indoor park. He had grown tired of witnessing Blippi and Meekah’s fun on television and wanted to experience it for himself. We went to a nearby location in the evening with next to no one in attendance.…
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