Tag: motherhood
On Pursuing Our Passions in Motherhood
It's a question that comes up often while making small talk with friends and family I haven't seen in a while. "Do you still...
Three Ways iPhone Notes Will Save Your Sanity
I guess there could be worse things to be addicted to in life, and screen time is definitely one of them, but what about...
Dealing with After School Restraint Collapse, Daily
The everyday collapse
Collapse, I don’t know if it’s her or me who is collapsing most afternoons due to all the attitude she brings home...
We Put Away The Baby Gate
Today, we put away the baby gate. Let me clarify, “we” did not put away the baby gate. My husband put away the baby...
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...