A: Just another supermom...
...you know, like you — a woman with an overfilled calendar, wrinkles that just don't lie, and three beautiful children that take credit for each one of them. And then there's also my husband who takes credit for the big one that goes across my forehead when I raise my eyebrows... you know that one, ladies.

The irony is, there is no way I would trade any one of my precious wrinkles in for a smooth face. My family is as much a part of me as each one of my wrinkles. They only get deeper with age. If you think about it, wrinkles really do add character and expression to one's face, similar to what a child adds to one's life.

As mothers, we give our hearts and souls to our children and get something very fulfilling out of it. We create new lives, and by doing that, support the very cycle of humanity and its evolution. That's really something to be celebrated! Congratulations mom; you should be very proud. Now, let's enjoy these lives we've brought into the world to the fullest!

Now, onto why we're here. Like many of you, I am just a real mom offering real advice. I am by no means an expert on parenting or "mom issues," whatever those might be. I'm simply a realist. Let's face it: we've all got hectic schedules and busy lives, and everyone could use another perspective on how to make our wonderful lives simpler and more fun. What I will try to do in the "Ask Alexa" column is tell you about my personal experiences and ideas that worked for me and other moms — and hope that you will find them useful.

Thanks for stopping by! (And if you'd like more information, here is an "official" — business-oriented — bio.)