Tag: motherhood
“When Will You Have Another?” { Family Planning }
Our son turned one recently, so naturally, the questioning has begun. It takes many forms, but the most commonly heard is, "Are you going...
Parenting Teenagers (By Learning to Let Go)
My days of diapers, bottle feeding and baby proofing are long behind me. My “babies” are all well into the double digit age range...
To The ER Surgeon That Saved My Son’s Life
Thank you for already knowing that we followed our son's original surgeons post-op orders to a tee, and then some. Thank you for knowing...
4 Things I’ve Learned About Being A Stepmom
I am what most Disney movies (and many others) consider evil, mean, hateful, despised, and what stands in the way of the good souls reaching...
In Defense of Pinterest {My Son’s First Birthday}
Over the past several years, I've read countless Facebook posts and Mom's forums critiquing how much pressure Pinterest puts on women to have the...
My Son’s Experience With a Mom Bully a.k.a. “Mully”
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and...
To My Middle Child
Don't worry, I see you there.
Craning your neck to see what your big brother is doing, while I kick my swollen feet onto the...
Indy Mom Strong :: Project Home Indy
This is the first in a series "Indy Mom Strong", profiling mothers who have overcome obstacles and struggles in the midst of motherhood. Share your...
Why We Babywear {International Babywearing Week}
Many moms these days are turning to babywearing these days, and why not? Not only are the benefits for baby numerous, it helps mom...
Why I Love Being a Working Mom
I'll admit it: Before having my daughter this spring, I sporadically fantasized about staying home. During a stressful work week, I'd imagine an idealistic...
5 Ways I Manage My Time Differently Now That I’m a...
I never realized how much time I actually had pre-children until after they were here. The idea that I ever used the phrase “I...
Pregnancy: The Good, The Bad, The Weird (But Mostly the Weird)
At just a few days shy of 30 weeks pregnant, I’m positive that I’ve hit my Don’t Give A @!$# Phase. I remember having...
Happy First Birthday, Baby.
My sweetest,
As I lay here snuggling blankets that smell like you, clinging to the idea that you'll only be a baby a few weeks...
Childhood Unsupervised: A Thing of The Past?
Motherhood used to involve currently-ludicrous concepts like letting your children play outside unsupervised or walk to school alone. This gave mom and kids a...