Tag: motherhood
Learning a New Language as a Mom
I have always been fascinated by new languages. They feel like a secret code that only a select few can translate. I was brought...
Sundays Are For Only Child Guilt
I feel the most guilt that my daughter is an only child on Sundays. Why Sundays?
Before we get there, it’s important to understand that...
Months Later, I’m Still Crying (and Learning) from the Episode of...
Watching the Bluey episode “The Sign” in April was an emotional roller coaster I was not prepared for. I cried (starting at the beginning...
When in Doubt, Press the Easy Button
They say perspective is helpful in motherhood, but that’s difficult to achieve unless you’ve been there. Hindsight is 20/20, right? Allow me to share...
An Ode to the Grocery Store Wardrobe
There was a time in my life when I went to things like malls and department stores. I curated actual "going out" outfits (I...
So You’re Planning a Beach Vacation with Kids? Don’t.
Do you want to spend months planning and weeks packing for a few days in paradise? Take a beach vacation with kids.
Did you want...
Motherhood: The Job with Delayed Gratitude
As I reflected on my journey through motherhood, one thing became abundantly clear—it's a job with delayed gratitude. The sacrifices, sleepless nights, endless worry,...
Anxiety Hits Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
I've lived with my anxiety for so long that it mostly feels normal to me. But motherhood offers endless opportunities for unhinged anxiety to...
I May Clean My Baseboards But Trust Me I’m Not Looking...
Comparison is the biggest thief of joy. Fortunately and unfortunately, social media is typically the highlight reel into other people's lives. If you scroll...
Set Your Alarm for January
Remember last April when planning for summer was exciting? Now, it is July, and you are ready to refinance your mortgage or figure out...
Giving them the Childhood I Never Had
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” This was the third time I’ve been asked this within a 30-minute timeframe, but I still smiled, held...
Working Mom Summer
May 31st rolled around this year in much the same way it always does in our house, with excitement and celebration. The last day...
How My Daughter’s Sensory Bin Brings Me Joy
I was a teacher for ten years, so when I decided to leave the classroom and stay home with my daughter, everyone assured me...
Things Money Can’t Buy: A Lesson for My Son
My son just finished fourth grade, and aside from me shaking my head, still wondering where the time has gone (everyone always said it...