Getting married at the ripe age of 20 something and looking excitedly into our future we would flippantly spout off some nonsense of “oh, we want 3 or 4 kids” when someone would ask and continue on our merry...
In search of a shovel and a Zamboni. Used is fine. Need immediately, delivery required. Expect me to attempt to speak to you about the Super Bowl, {I didn’t watch it, but at least I know it happened} the...
We were so excited when we made the decision to have a child together. We prepared and planned. We knew what kind of space we wanted and we created it. We kept it quiet at first though, we didn’t...
I remember the call from my sister in law that they were pregnant. I remember telling my husband that since we lived out of state at the time I would need an open ended ticket to fly home in...
What happened?! I had a sweet and kind child who rarely fought and listened well. OK, who am I kidding?! It may have been a gradual process, but does sometimes I feel like all of a sudden I have...
I’m not sure where I’d stand as a mother without my kids’ grandparents. Of course, I’d survive as mothers do, but life would certainly be a hell of a lot harder. Sometimes, yes, grandparents get a bad rep. They...
My daughter has never been a good sleeper. I think there has been one night in 14 months that she has slept through the night. Typically it is just a quick diaper change or a bottle, but there are...
My son has a love for all things that 'go'. Cars, trucks, buses, airplanes, trains - you name it, he's downright infatuated. So, imagine the joy and excitement that overcame him when he had the chance to come face...
When you are new in the parenting realm, there are all kinds of rules that people like to impose on you.
Upon becoming pregnant, there are myriad rules about what you can't do, what you can't eat, and how many...