Tag: motherhood
Preschool Teacher Turned Preschool Parent
From my very first school year as a preschool teacher in 2012, I watched my colleagues enjoy the excitement of their own kids coming...
I Don’t Have a Baby Anymore
"Hazel, are you mommy's baby?" I playfully ask my three-year-old this question as we cuddle on the couch watching Daniel Tiger. She quickly responds...
I Can’t Decide If I Want Another Baby
"Do you think you will try for another?"
When it comes to motherhood, this question is a tale as old as time. I have seen...
Grownups Are a Little Like Magic
Lately, our four-year-old has been excelling at her four-year-old-ness and testing all boundaries. She's a powerhouse, so on days when I'm well resting and...
Embracing the Life and Family I Have
Growing up as an only child in a single-parent family, I often felt lonely, and I fantasized about what my future family would look...
A Mother’s Quest: Finding a Doll with Glasses
“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”
It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr....
The Sweetness of a Five-Year-Old
“Vivian’s dad likes purple.” My five-year-old daughter tells me, “That’s the same color that you liked when you were little!”
I smile. We pulled away...
I’m Done Naming Babies
After welcoming our second son last summer, I am done having babies. For many women, this decision comes with a lot of emotional weight....
A Different Perspective on Infertility
I am one in eight.
One in eight couples are affected by infertility in the United States.
If you knew me during the time of our...
Paper Plate Mom
The irony is not lost on me that as I type this article, it is over a month late. An article about making life...
Becoming a Mom in a Foreign Country
Becoming a mom in a foreign country wasn't in my plans when I first moved to Indy from Mexico in August 2019. I had...
Navigating Parenthood: 10 Unexpected Challenges and Surprises
Recently, this tearful video deeply resonated with me, capturing the persistent challenges that accompany every age and stage of parenting. As I navigate this...
Car Picnic: Including a New Sibling
“Blake, we’re going to have a car picnic.” “Car picnic?” Blake (four years old)asks, confused. “Yes, a car picnic is where we order food,...
New Season of Parenting: The Tween Years
My son's birthday always makes me reflect. It could be because his birthday is at the beginning of the new year, and I'm already...