Cheat Sheet

Why This, Why Now
After all, it’s not exactly like what I’m doing is original. But I needed to find some way of cataloguing my crazy days. And since I no longer remember the details of what I did a few days ago, let alone last year, I figure writing it down will be the best way to recollect everything. Consider it my journal. Left open on a park bench. For all of you curious strangers to read. 
 

The Deets
My name is Sarah. I’m 32 but don’t feel it. I’m equal parts super serious and ridiculously goofy. I’ve basically had the same hairstyle since college. I love cooking, but hate cleaning up. I love shopping, but not spending money. I busted out singing Living On A Prayer at Gymboree recently and could swear my toddlers are already embarrassed to have me for a mom.
 

What I Do
I get paid in cash as a part time freelance copywriter.  I get paid in kisses as a mom to twins, Lily and Logan. By night I’d like to have a secret identity as a kick ass crime fighting super hero, but I’m just too damn tired.
 

Where In The World
After 12 years in New York City I moved to the New Jersey suburb of Montclair in 2009. Born in Oregon, I lived there until I was 11 before moving to Texas with my family and then to New York for college. Oh and I also spent a year driving around the country in a Volkswagon van with my mom and sister. Long story…

If I had my way, we’d be packing right now for Oregon. Or Italy. But Oregon just seems more sensible.
 

The Hubs
My husband Dave (aka Super Dad and Art Director Extraordinaire) and I started dating in 1996, got married in 2004 and never anticipated our family going from two to four as quickly as it did. He simultaneously keeps me sane while driving me insane. And I love him.

 
The Twins
Older by one minute, Lily is a super girly girl who loves shoes, yogurt and making silly faces. She’s in a huge mommy phase right now, which is both heart-melting and difficult. She has the best laugh and the tiniest little feet. Logan is already obsessed with cars, playing ball and his dad. A child of extremes, he throws the biggest tantrums but can also be the sweetest cuddle monkey. Enthralled with older children, he often hugs random kids on the playground, much to their dismay. 

Any more coming?
Hell no. Unless by extreme accident we’ve completed our baby-making journey. Dave and I were lucky to have an instant family with both a son and daughter at the same time. I can’t imagine bringing another member into the mix. Although sometimes when I see adorable little newborns… No no no. Don’t get sucked in Sarah… remember ridiculous pregnancy nausea, the sleep deprivation, the spit up!
 

In Between the Chaos
I thought about titling this part “hobbies” but then laughed and deleted it because it implies I have time for such things. However I do make time for good books (or trashy books), good television (or trashy television) and good films (or anything starring Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor, Neil Patrick Harris or Nathan Fillion). And I do all of the above while eating dark chocolate or stretching my way through a pilates DVD. But not both at the same time because that would just be weird.