tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50088512168362439442013-05-22T08:02:37.788-07:00SAHM of 3 with a loving husband living in Smalltown, USA.The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.comBlogger917125CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJenhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-42912718501840635882013-03-29T13:49:00.002-07:002013-03-29T13:49:17.051-07:00Spring Break day one and this is how we started the day: Well....sorta. It actually started with crying about how sore her wiggly tooth was. Then the blood came. Then more tears. Then the tissue...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/IglEAaaZsHE" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com11http://www.themomjen.com/2013/03/first-my-son-with-needles-now-my-baby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-32826876911152527982013-03-06T23:51:00.001-08:002013-03-06T23:53:06.890-08:00Can an old lady catch a break? Ever since I turned 40, I've been sick. The flu for a week. Now, bronchitis.&nbsp; For the last week and a half. Thank god my mammogram report came back normal or I...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/2PLKWOGsli0" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com15http://www.themomjen.com/2013/03/ill-take-codeine-and-side-of-steroids.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-2502322199647072472013-02-10T12:26:00.001-08:002013-02-10T12:26:35.270-08:00I had a few pre-40 birthday celebrations and they were fabulous! A trip to Vegas with my honey, a limo ride wine tasting with friends, dinner and dancing until the wee hours.... THEN the flu hit...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/9OvFEBoJzaY" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com21http://www.themomjen.com/2013/02/40-so-far-flu-and-pancake-boobs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-6572489440163970942013-01-29T18:45:00.003-08:002013-01-29T18:45:40.497-08:00It's birthday week for K and I. Well more for K, I tend to spend about 3 birthday MONTHS celebrating all that is me. And, yes I totally deserve it. That's what my hubby says. And, I believe...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/VNf1oBLswtE" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com12http://www.themomjen.com/2013/01/not-jump-house-but-jump-slide.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-48722285313081746742013-01-08T08:43:00.004-08:002013-01-08T08:43:47.956-08:00Hubby and I and 3 other couples just returned from a New Year's-slash-early 40th birthday celebration in Vegas. I'd tell you what happened, but with that whole "what happens in Vegas, stays in...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/9ZEnZNXdmBg" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com27http://www.themomjen.com/2013/01/tooth-fairy-alert-special-request.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-39162519931403219292012-12-30T11:30:00.001-08:002012-12-30T11:30:45.234-08:00So my teen wants to shop every day if she could. I used to be like that when I was her age. Now it's a struggle.&nbsp; I'm super indecisive, I have no clue about fashion, and I'm short. Super...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/uEg5ilw9lIM" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com18http://www.themomjen.com/2012/12/this-is-40-clothes-shopping.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-85705338132300909992012-12-28T13:10:00.001-08:002012-12-28T13:10:10.054-08:00Wow, my babies are growing up.<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/A8Id16YuY4A" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com14http://www.themomjen.com/2012/12/mama-and-her-ducks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-67359313436877584822012-12-14T09:38:00.003-08:002012-12-14T09:38:25.332-08:00Last year my oldest learned a lesson the hard way. I tell my kids Be Careful What You Wish For. This year it happened again, but it wasn't a birthday gift exchange, it was for Christmas and it's...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/jRD8zmJLZ74" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com11http://www.themomjen.com/2012/12/which-one-is-more-weird-christmas-gift.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-47237990283441735952012-12-12T21:29:00.000-08:002012-12-12T21:32:00.646-08:00Aren't there days when you just want to get your groove on? Sure maybe a few glasses of wine help, but let mom put on some tunes and rock out if she needs to. After days of making lunches, driving...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/0T7RRGNrU24" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com8http://www.themomjen.com/2012/12/mama-wants-to-jam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-60474844313663642882012-11-21T13:56:00.000-08:002012-11-23T10:13:21.602-08:00So it's that time of year again. Time to pull out the stretchy pants to make room for those turkey and pie pounds. Oh and it's Christmas Card attempt time too. Last year I had a fabulous Christmas...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/SDRS-vPU-7I" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com12http://www.themomjen.com/2012/11/family-photos-courtesy-of-disneyholidays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-6265189989621734572012-11-15T09:35:00.001-08:002012-11-15T09:35:06.622-08:00Did you get my game show humor? So yeah, I'm that girl who can't say no. I took on a few new positions in my community for no pay. I'm really not complaining. It's really rewarding.&nbsp; I know...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/FAyyaMEMcAA" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com7http://www.themomjen.com/2012/11/ill-take-2-new-jobs-for-free-alex.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-50490281203768726532012-10-15T21:52:00.000-07:002012-10-15T21:52:01.278-07:00Do you ever catch a glimpse of yourself and go, WTF?! Looking straight on in the mirror, I don't see it. In my bathroom, I have this super-glass that makes me look good. Then I get in natural...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/FpFFtdbhgbk" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com18http://www.themomjen.com/2012/10/where-nearing-40-is-fowl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-4839377092058568052012-09-20T15:39:00.000-07:002012-09-20T15:39:49.896-07:00There are some things I cannot deal with. Like illness. I mean, I deal with it.&nbsp; But, I can't deal with it. Makes perfect sense right? When I was blessed with children, that non-existent...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/Ac78CbU4Z3M" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com10http://www.themomjen.com/2012/09/i-cant-deal-with-sickos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-91355964165495268912012-09-11T16:05:00.001-07:002012-09-11T16:05:33.528-07:00I'm embarassed to admit it.&nbsp; But, I called a random high school student a not so nice word. Okay, I mouthed it. That is totally better. She was in her car. A BMW. Probably her moms. It...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/Q4eiTyD2ldk" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com10http://www.themomjen.com/2012/09/stories-from-high-school-mouthing-bad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-14126232722314613782012-08-28T13:23:00.004-07:002012-08-28T13:23:59.057-07:00Central Park is stunning. And huge. We walked 2 hours. Over 4 miles. And maybe we hit about 1/8 of it. It was August. It was 90 degrees. Plus 90% humidity. At one point I felt like the next...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/z6SCfZmGLnE" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com21http://www.themomjen.com/2012/08/a-walk-in-sweatral-park.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-55106379179161062922012-08-10T11:08:00.001-07:002012-08-10T11:08:24.714-07:00Okay minus one trip from JFK airport to the hotel, we did ride in a towncar. BUT, after that we exclusively rode the New York Subway system or walked. &nbsp;Hubby and DQ were with me, they were my...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/5vZP76qjJF4" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com24http://www.themomjen.com/2012/08/the-new-york-subway-system-we-totally.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-34606954464650809922012-08-09T18:49:00.000-07:002012-08-09T18:49:21.119-07:00How YOU doin? We were on a BREAK! Regina Phalange, PHALANGE! Can I BE wearing anymore clothes?! I KNOW! Okay, so you get my point, we're fans of the show Friends. Like literally watch whenever...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/YkU5u6Uplkc" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com13http://www.themomjen.com/2012/08/finding-friends-in-new-york-city.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-68741705207448459882012-07-10T16:40:00.000-07:002012-07-10T16:40:53.396-07:00For the past 3 weeks, we've been living out of the car. With late night baseball practices and 2-3 games a week, we were never home. Luckily we have a 7 seater vehicle. Yes, there's only 5 of us,...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/VrZ06Z-3ABU" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com23http://www.themomjen.com/2012/07/beware-of-third-row.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-69074227564004775052012-06-19T10:08:00.001-07:002012-06-19T10:08:05.695-07:00Two years ago my son had the honor of being asked to play in All-Stars for baseball. A group of boys that were voted on my coaches and peers to play in an elite tournament at the end of the regular...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/9WQHee1OEfw" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com20http://www.themomjen.com/2012/06/all-star-baseball-widow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-9937352644372087842012-05-29T09:35:00.001-07:002012-05-29T09:35:14.777-07:00After today, only five school days left. Five days of elementary school, then it's over. High school bound.&nbsp; My oldest will head to Great America theme park this week to celebrate with the...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/DLb9Nc5TZsI" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com31http://www.themomjen.com/2012/05/end-of-elementary-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-45949605271512693182012-05-22T13:35:00.000-07:002012-05-22T13:35:15.356-07:00The past few nights have been late ones. Late ones like we were out of town for a baseball game. Dance and dinner ran late. The yewzh. Everyone was cranky and tired and over-tired and super...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/4nRJgf8LRGs" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com18http://www.themomjen.com/2012/05/baby-talk-from-my-baby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-66925836274094932302012-05-10T09:32:00.002-07:002012-05-10T09:34:03.176-07:00I was trying to think about what has been bothering me. I mean, I've dealt with PPD, depression, and anxiety for years since the birth of my second child. This feels like that, and I am finally...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/mImIp4Id6ms" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com14http://www.themomjen.com/2012/05/long-phase-of-separation-anxiety.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-23669661398830124672012-05-03T17:04:00.002-07:002012-05-03T17:04:44.312-07:00Since having my first child back in the 1900's...I haven't worked outside the home. It's a blessing. It's a curse. I wake up, make lunches, ship the kids off to school and then come home. Around...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/Wfm5SxpoO9g" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com6http://www.themomjen.com/2012/05/i-often-dream-of-office-outside-my-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-34373446317488445922012-04-16T11:17:00.000-07:002012-04-16T11:17:12.007-07:00It's been almost a month since I last posted. That's gotta be a record. I'm usually busy over at The Mom Reviews. But, mostly with life. This little guy, our newest nephew at almost 4...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/9um1rtlYXqs" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com10http://www.themomjen.com/2012/04/our-spring-in-instagram-photos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008851216836243944.post-67400329146671116542012-03-21T14:24:00.000-07:002012-03-21T14:24:36.944-07:00It sat there taunting me. Dare ya, I think it said. No, I'm not delirious, the book talked to me. I think. Hunger Games this, Hunger Games that. Dude, it's not Harry Potter. It's definitely not...<br/> <br/> [Click to read more!]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CheaperThanTherapy--musingsOfTheMomJen/~4/82UxM0KNRww" height="1" width="1"/>The Mom Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.com9http://www.themomjen.com/2012/03/damn-you-katniss-everdeen.html