Tag: family
The Mommy Wars: School Edition
I guess I did not realize it until now, until it was my turn to decide...how much of a hot topic children's education is....
Mommy Mingling: The Challenge of Making New Friends
I recently posted a meme on the Indy Moms Blog Instagram page: "Anyone that says cliques end in high school have obviously never been...
Breastfeeding Tales from a Clueless Mom: Our Little “Boob Guy”
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...
The Marriage Masks People Wear: When It’s Just for the Kids
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or...
What’s in a Name
When I got married right after college, I immediately started a teaching job in a preschool program. At the time, they gave the teachers...
I’m Turning Into My Mother and That’s OK
“You are turning into your mother,” said my husband. Straight from his mouth to my ears. “Crap.” I thought. It’s the beginning of the...
Duct Tape, Please?
I wonder if it’s just me, or if all parents would transform from calm and relaxed one second to near batshit crazy the next...
Mother’s Intuition: Learning to Trust Ourselves
Ok, gut-check ladies. Have you had a situation lately where that strong and feisty mom gut has told you something wasn’t right? Anyone raising...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
To Cut His Hair or Not to Cut His Hair…That is...
My 15-month-old son woke up with the cutest curls in his hair the other morning. His sandy brown locks have the most adorable ringlets I...
A Letter to My Son: The Perils of Raising a Black...
Dear Stephen E. Beaven III (or as we call you, Trey),
You are by far the most beautiful and amazing baby boy I’ve ever met,...
Jim Gaffigan Was Right: Parenthood is a Cult
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl...
We almost forgot our anniversary
Today is our 13th wedding anniversary and we both almost forgot! Last week leading up to our anniversary was crazy for us—it’s my husband’s...
I’m Changing My Name to Dada
I’m changing my name. I have decided that Mama is inadequate and that from this point forward I will be Dada instead. I mean,...