I’m a crier, but at times when I should, I just can’t—and it doesn’t mean I don’t care. I’m a crier. Everyone knows this about […]
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Our Roles Seem To Have Reversed
Tonight I plopped down on the couch next to my 11 year old just before bedtime. And shortly after I sat down, he put his […]
Read moreThe Truth Is I’m A Mother Hen
The truth is, I’m a mother hen. I never feel better than when all my chicks are safely tucked in at night. I kiss four […]
Read moreLife Is Hard When Your Kids Are Tiny
Life is so hard when your kids are tiny. It feels like one more sleepless night ‘til you’re certifiably nutso. We had three kids in […]
Read moreApplicable Warnings For When You Come To My House
Applicable warnings for when you come to our home: 1. I can’t guarantee you won’t step on a toy. 2. Also, can’t guarantee you won’t […]
Read moreThings No one Tells You About Loving Yourself In Your 30’s
Things no one tells you about loving yourself in your 30s: Things will droop. After babies, after sleepless nights. But, with awareness and reflection, you […]
Read moreI Cried Happy Tears When I Gave My Baby A Bottle Of Formula
The first time I gave my baby a bottle of formula, I cried happy tears. Big, overwhelming, uncontrollable… Happy tears. I couldn’t control the flow […]
Read moreWhat I Did After My Child Was Bite
My son came home yesterday with a bite mark on his arm and here’s what I did about it: Nothing. His arm was bandaged, he […]
Read moreMy Mom Doesn’t Work
”My mom doesn’t work,” said one little girl. I chimed in and said, “I think she might. It’s just that she works differently; like she […]
Read moreTwo Under Two Is No Joke
Two under two is no joke. But it’s also hilarious if you let it be. Two under three is no picnic. But it’s also a […]
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