Mom Blog - Z. Carlson


Z. Carlson: Softball
The great coaches I had influence the way I lead my team today. » more



Z. Carlson: Movies
They're sure not what they used to be. »
Z. Carlson: Homeschooling
Why didn't I have the gumption to do it? »
Z. Carlson: Responsibility
Why aren't more people practicing it? »
Z. Carlson: My dream house
All I want really is one room. »
Z. Carlson: Don't stand so close
Really, people. Back up just a bit. »
Z. Carlson: Grocery shopping
Turn the chore into a workout or a game. »
Z. Carlson: Military spouses
Thanks to those who laid the path for me. »
Z. Carlson: Teachers
With the school year coming to a close, I owe you a big, "Thank you!" »
Z. Carlson: Underage drinking
Not only is it illegal, it can be fatal. »
Z. Carlson: Social hierarchy
I hope my daughter finds true friends. »
Z. Carlson: The end of an era
As sixth grade graduation looms, I'm realizing once again how quickly they grow up »
Z. Carlson: Parents, not friends
You don't have to like us or love us. But you will respect our rules. »
Z. Carlson: The way I coach
Everyone gets to play. And everyone knows what they're doing in their position. »
Z. Carlson: Sick time
Why is my husband's sickness so much more important than mine? »
Z. Carlson: Free time
Moms don't get enough. I don't care what any expert says. »
Z. Carlson: If only my kids still sang the clean-up song
I am a failure as a parent. I realized this after picking up the debris in the living room from the night before…and the night before, and the night before. »
Z. Carlson: Interracial marriage
You would think by now we wouldn’t be an oddity. But you can’t change the world overnight.

And I am used to the scrutiny. »
Z. Carlson: Working out
I like exercising now.

This was not always the case. »
Z. Carlson: What marriage takes
Because you don't get to keep score, Princess. »
Z. Carlson: Watch your mouth
Even meant as a joke, I fail to see the humor. »
Z. Carlson: Retirement
For a military family, it's not as far away as many think.

And then starts the second career. »
Z. Carlson: I am not crafty
“Help your child make….”

That phrase makes me sweat and hyperventilate. »
Z. Carlson: The Terrible Teens
You would think someone would warn you about what is coming. »
Z. Carlson: A little perspective
Is there anything worse than a sick child? »
Z. Carlson: Not who you think I am
I get a lot of comments from people that I'm not what they expected.

And that I don't act or talk “black.” »
Z. Carlson: Forever a tomboy
I've never had a manicure, pedicure, facial or massage.

My 11-year-old has already surpassed me in the girl game.

It's fine by me. »
Z. Carlson: The hubby's back ... now what?
You have been on your own for up to a year, and now he's home. After the celebrations, you have to learn how to live together again. »
Z. Carlson: Spouses on duty force independence on those at home
I knew when my husband went remote back in 1990, that I had to either collapse and have a pity party, or I could grab the reins and step up to the plate. »
Z. Carlson: Earning your mom points…the hard way!
Ball games, bowling and baby dance recitals make you tell the same lies: “This was so good!” »
Z. Carlson: 'I do' weds you to military lifestyle, too
You are going to find that you are independent and able to face adversity with strength you didn't know existed. »

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