To The Real Moms…
Hi, guys. Thank the good lord it’s already Thursday – I’m ready for some relaxation and downtime. Work’s actually going pretty well, but it’s been a tiring week. Not very stressful, but tiring for some...
View ArticleMotherhood Lately
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about mom life. Oh, motherhood—how exciting, hilarious, frustrating, tiring, emotional, and challenging you are! Bazooka is deep in the throes of “terrible two-dom,”...
View ArticleParenting Really Is Team Work
Oh, Bazooka. In just under one month, you will be turning 3 years old. THREE!!! You are such a ball of fire—with more attitude, spunk, mischievousness, compassion, and “smarts” than all the other...
View ArticleHow Motherhood Has Shaped My Support of Reproductive Rights
Warning. Heavy, divisive topic and lengthy post ahead. If you are on the opposite end of the spectrum, feel free to skip this one. However, I’m a big fan of dialogue (it’s something lacking within our...
View ArticleTo the Struggling Mom…
Parenting is never easy, and we’ve all been that struggling mom at one point or another. This is an open letter to you moms (and dads and “nontraditional” caregivers, too, as I’m sure you can relate to...
View ArticleMy “I Don’t List”
The other day, a friend of mine posted a wonderful article in our online mommy support group: Every woman has an ‘I don’t’ list. And it’s time we shared them. As suggested by the title, the article...
View ArticleBack to School: No Perfect Choice
In one week my son begins kindergarten. Less with the late summer fanfare of front step photos, shiny new lunchboxes, unspoiled backpacks, and nervous, toothy smiles, and more with reconfigured dining...
View ArticleLife Lessons (From My Toddler)
Lately I’ve been all sorts of moody and dramatic, but one thing that always, always puts a smile on my face is my son. God is he hysterical. Even though he’s not a big talker yet, I am amazed at how...
View ArticleMotherhood: Successes and Fails
It’s been a long time since I’ve talked motherhood on this blog. I know some of my readers are no where near the motherhood stage of their lives, but hopefully you guys are ok with a little thinking...
View ArticleHow Motherhood Has Changed My Approach To Fitness
Hey friends! How’s your Thursday shaping up? I am loving how quickly this week has gone by thanks to the Labor Day holiday. And, after a week of battling some type of allergy attack or cold (leaning...
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