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Monthly Archives: July 2022

It Doesn’t Matter How You Get to the Party: Birth is...

Birth is different for all of us. I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and staring at a calendar that has a date on it,...

When Did Grandparenting Become a Competition?

Grandparents aren't immune to jealousy. Or competition. They are humans, after all. Does one set of grandparents live closer and see your kiddos more? Is...

Sleepover on a WWII Submarine: A Mother Son Adventure

Where is the craziest place you’ve ever had a sleepover? Was it a unique hotel? Maybe a camping trip under the stars or a night in...

Big Kid Helpers: Asking For Help Does Not Equate To Failure!

I rely on my big kids to watch my little kids. Don't get me wrong, I am not running to the store, or going...

The Power of Motherhood: 2 Mamas, 2 Littles + a Night...

This is a story of the power of motherhood and our ability to come together in scary and tough situations.  For me, in the first...

Supermom, I’m not: I’m Still Learning With Baby #4

No, I'm not Supermom. I took my 10-month-old to the pediatrician. Moms, that is what we do, right? Baby is not feeling well, so we...

Pregnancy and the Three-Letter “F-Word”

Pregnancy and the Three-Letter "F-Word". I’m currently 34 weeks pregnant and measuring a couple of weeks ahead. I know I look pregnant and I certainly...

T-Ball Season: A Rite of Passage, But Not for the Faint...

T-ball, I feel, is a rite of passage for every little kid. Getting to be part of a team and learning how to play...