Janelle
Embracing the Chaos of a Busy Life
I will be the first to admit that I have never been able to sit still. As a young kid, I would wake up...
Dropping the Beloved Nap
Having my kids close together was both a blessing and a curse. I remember thinking while I was pregnant that the only thing I...
The Day I Was a Terrible Parent
I was a terrible parent today. I yelled way too much. I lost my patience. I felt like I was at my wit’s end...
Bye Bye Binky: Saying Adios to the Pacifier
Binky.Pacifier.Nu-Nu.Wubba. No matter what your family calls them, those little soothers can be a total lifesaver for a grumpy baby. Thankfully, both of my...
The Club No One Wants to Belong To
This is not a club you want to belong to. This is not a club you want a membership for. But this club brings...
Bending the Gender Norms
When we found out we were having a boy, there were so many different things that ran through my mind. Would he play football...
We Were Supposed to Start School Today
Today was supposed to be our first day of school.
If you had asked me back in March when schools closed if we'd still be...
You’re Not Doing It Wrong, Mama–It’s Just THAT Hard!
As a mom of two toddlers at the moment, my life is a total circus most of the time. Someone always needs something every...
Aging Gracefully: Thoughts On Turning 40
Currently, I am less than four months away from my "big" birthday...yes, turning the big 4-0. I have always loved my birthday and never really...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Janelle McDonald
Hey there, mamas! I’m Janelle McDonald, and I wear a wide variety of hats in this crazy life that I’m living these days. I am...
Surviving Motherhood: Life With Two Toddlers (An Update)
Some of you may remember my previous post as I prepared for life with babies born 10 months apart. At the time of my initial...
My Struggle With Social Media
I will be the first to admit that I have a serious love-hate relationship with all things social media. When I moved across the...
Being A Mom Made Me a Homebody
Before I had kids, I was always on the go. I was very much a busybody; I always had to be doing something, planning...
Caught Between “Enjoy Every Moment” and “I Can’t Wait Until You’re Older”
Life is such a funny thing. With two babies under two and a half, I cannot tell you how many times I have heard...