13 Things I Learned from my Sick Child
First, I need to preface this by saying I am beyond grateful that my sick child does not have a serious…
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Thursday Three: Reasons I’m a Romantic on Valentine’s Day
I’d like to think I’m above all the commercialism that accompanies holidays — from the cards to the gifts to…
One Mom, Two Kids, One Week Tent Camping
One mom, two kids, three night, four days of tent camping and only one question; how on earth would we…
Musings on Motherhood III: Beyond Babies and Toddlers
Musings and thoughts from beyond the baby and toddler stages… The baby will always be my baby, but that doesn’t…
Cleveland Kidnappings: Are Our Kids Ever Really Safe?
I try to avoid the 24-hour news cycle. I’m not anti-news, I just don’t need to hear the same story…
Are you a Hypocritical Parent?
I’ve long been an advocate for parenting the way you choose, to never criticize someone else, to have empathy for…
Purple, NOT Perfect! (No “Mother of The Year Award” Here)
I am out of the running for that coveted “Mother of the Year Award” again this year. It was one…
Not “Just” a Mom: 10 Other Things that Define Me
My youngest daughter just turned three over the weekend. One of her requests was a pink polka dot cake. She…
5 Lessons in 5 Years
Dear Emilia, Five years ago this morning I was shocked to learn that I was in labor with you. I…
No Fuss: Stepping it Up for the Easy One
It’s finally bedtime. The baby is miraculously asleep before the others, the three older ones are weary and tucked into…
