Tag: motherhood
Mama, Go To The Doctor!
I am the official scheduler of my family. Admittedly, I’m quite good at it. I can see my and my spouse’s respective work calendars...
Welcoming A New Pet Into Our Home
At the end of October, we made the challenging decision to put down our beloved cat, Snuggie. Making that choice was very difficult, but...
Postpartum: This I Know For Sure
Here's what I know: postpartum is this rollercoaster of chaos; one moment, you feel like you could fly and then the next, it's nothing...
Everyone is a Reader – Book Recs for “Non-Readers”
Confession, I was not always the avid reader I am today. When I reveal this little tidbit about myself now, people tend to find...
To The Real Heroes Of Youth Sports; The Coaches
Every Saturday lately has been a test in the mastery of the schedule. It’s had a few close calls, but no true crises were...
It’s Just Hair!
I’d recently watched Edward Scissorhands and suddenly had the movie seemingly come to life right before my eyes. My five-year-old had walked into my...
Breastfeeding Amidst A Formula Shortage
I gave birth to my first child in February 2020, two weeks before the world shut down. Even before being stuck at home with...
The Mess They Left Behind
I packed their suitcase and snapped on their shoes. I double-checked her security blanket was packed and their tablets charged. I kissed their foreheads...
Mamas, You Deserve To Be Happy
Listen up, mamas. We have been sold a lie about life. The lie is that life is hard, and we must put everyone else’s...
Confessions of a Tired Pregnant Woman
I'm in the final "push" (pun intended) of pregnancy, and I'm tired. With this being my third, I feel like I have some knowledge...
Please Like My Child, The Voice Of A Worried Mother
Last month I had the opportunity to visit my son's music class at school. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was excited...
Permission to Abandon Holiday Burnout
“I regretfully cannot make it.”
Say it with me, “No.”
“Let’s catch up after the New Year!”
Or maybe just the classic, “Hell no! We won’t go!”...
I Took Three Kids Out To Eat And Lived To Tell...
I don't feel like cooking. The thought crossed my mind one night after a hectic workday, and I knew what was coming next. Should we...
Learning To Forgive My Sometimes Absent Parents
I am one of many kids. I love each one and would never trade a single sibling if given a choice. It's complicated.
My upbringing...