Tag: motherhood
Welcoming the Mess
I try not to look down. Flour is everywhere. But I am welcoming the mess, I remind myself. In her attempt to help me,...
Dear Dr. M: A Love Letter to Our Pediatrician
Dear Dr. M.,
You, Dr. M., are the doctor that I never knew I needed. When my husband and I were about to become parents,...
I’ve Never Had the Regret of Being Kind
I've had my share of regrets in life. Being human includes regrets that run the spectrum regarding impact and consequences. Recently, I was thinking...
Navigating Youth Sports: Finding Balance When Child Is Only Eight
Monday night, 9:05 p.m. I picked up my son from basketball practice, his last sports activity of the day after starting practices at 4...
As a Mother to Young Children I Find Bliss in the...
One day, you become a mother; you spend the first few weeks trying to figure out how to keep your baby alive and yourself...
Saying Goodbye to Baby Clothes
Putting away baby clothes the first time was easy.
I was so excited as my son grew out of the phase of clothes he was...
When You Have Big Shoes to Fill: Thanks Mom
When you picture a great mom, likely one you know comes to mind. That mom. That mom you just literally stare at like, “How...
When Inviting Everyone Doesn’t Go To Plan
A social media post goes around every few months discussing the importance of inviting everyone; if you are unsure whether to invite ‘her’, then...
From Experiment to Lifestyle: My Year Without Alcohol
One year ago, I decided to quit drinking alcohol.
Before I dive in, I want to clarify that I’m neither an expert on sobriety nor...
In Her Spider-Man Shirt
It’s the first day of preschool. I carefully laid out an adorable outfit, complete with matching accessories and practical shoes.
And, yet, she’s wearing a...
I’m Here If You Need Me – My Parenting Mantra
We spend a lot of time discussing ways to ensure our children develop independence. The discussions start in infancy with topics like sleep and...
Epilepsy, Our New Normal
When my daughter was about a year old, she started having these... episodes. They were eerily similar to a night terror, except she didn't...
Think Outside the Box: Modern Board Games for Young Kids
We’ve all heard of Uno, Jenga, and Candy Land. These are timeless classics that have stood the test of time. But, believe it or...
Beyond Goodbye: Embracing Life After Loss
The moment I reached out for help navigating my grief is permanently etched in my memory. My mom had died a month prior, and...