Tag: motherhood
Why I’ll Take Diapers Over Potty Training
I have a toddler who is a couple of months shy of two-years-old. As such, I've started researching potty training methods and advice. Let...
Ten Surprising Things I Didn’t Realize About Raising a Boy
I’m a boy mom now. Eighteen months following the birth of my son, I am definitely proud of this fact and can’t imagine it...
Next Generation Milestones
I remember so well all the big milestones my children hit when they were young – first words, first steps, crawling, rolling over, catching...
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...
Don’t be a Jerk (The Only Actual Advice I Have for...
I like to think I'm not a jerk, and there are a few things that make me a decent human being. For one, I...
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...
Tales of a Working, Nursing Mama
Let’s talk about breastfeeding. Every mama’s experience is totally different even between their own children (I know mine were completely different!) Put working a...
Keep Going: My Breastfeeding Experience
When I found out I was pregnant, after the initial shock of "what the heck?" wore off, I went straight into planning mode. Planning...
Destination Disney: Before You Go, You Should Know
An avid Disney fan before there were children in my life to justify a trip to the theme parks, I have spent a lot...
Tactical Advice for New Moms
Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
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...
The Day We Lost “Hat”
To all you mamas out there with a child who has a lovey/stuffed animal/blanket/pillow/etc: this is a true story of the day my four...