Blog Page 17
Birth is different for all of us. I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and staring at a calendar that has a date on it, circled in red and fast approaching when I will be induced.
This is my fourth child,...
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 one more wealthy and can afford more? Can one set physically be there more for...
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 the trees in a hammock?
For me, it was a World War II submarine!
So why did...
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 to the bar. I am not heading out for a "weekender" or anything nearly as...
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 couple of years of motherhood, the "village" seemed like a complete myth. Though that has...
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 assess their needs, try to fix them, and take them to the doctor if needed.
The...
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 feel pregnant - and I’m not the only one who has noticed.
In the last three...
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 a sport instills so much in our children.
However, after COVID canceled my son’s first season...
Have you ever returned home from a family vacation and felt like you need a vacation? I think many people experience this, but especially mamas. And if you stop for a second and reflect on the work it takes...