We're still working on little Bear's crawling skills...and it is frustrating. I get frustrated thinking about all the time I didn't put him on his belly...and he is frustrated because I keep pushing him to move in a way that he absolutely does not want to move. It was somewhere in between attempting to put his knees together and him dive bombing on his quilt when I realized that I really need to Continue Reading
Motherlode of reasons why SAHMs are just the same as working moms
A few years ago, we all laughed when Kristen Wig transformed into Penelope: the nervous, hair-twirling, one-upping brunette. No one laughed because her character was funny, necessarily, but because everyone knows a Penelope. And Penelopes make us uncomfortable. Discomfort makes us laugh to keep us from crying. Penelopes know our friends for longer; they hurt more than we hurt; they know more Continue Reading
4 things to skip on your baby registry and 4 things to register for instead
October 31 marks the traditional annual pilgrimage of elementary-aged children going door-to-door asking politely for sugary sweets. It's an odd tradition, really. But not many people question the practice. That is, except for my mom. October 31 was never celebrated in our home with traditional door-to-door solicitation. Instead, I handed out snacks to my friends. I was never really bothered Continue Reading
Three ways to take a mommy vaca…
I've embraced the fact that part of being a mom means I shouldn't expect to feel well rested. Do I like that part of the job? Not particularly. Would I want to be doing anything else? Absolutely not. That's the best part about motherhood; I realize that this is the best and most important job I will ever have. I really enjoyed seeing my high school classmates over the weekend, and I was truly Continue Reading
A letter to my son at seven months
Dear Bennett, As I sat on the couch the other night peeking into your crib on our video monitor, I became noticeably upset. Your dad asked me what was wrong. "He won't be a baby for very much longer." I lamented. Of course, your dad giggled since you've still got five months of infancy left (give or take a few months). If I've learned anything over these last seven months, it is that Continue Reading
Oh hey, Friday! 5 things never to say to an expecting/new mother (and a hospital packing list)
Oh, hey Friday! Nice to see you. I can't wait to soak in the glory of the weekend! We've got pictures, birthday parties, and picnics to attend. It's sure to be a wonderful fall weekend! A little over half a year ago, on a Friday like today, we were packing to go to the hospital and meet our little man. In honor of that (and at a reader's request) I've attached a free hospital packing list Continue Reading
What do you DO all day?
Last Friday, someone asked me what I did for a living. "I am a stay at home mom," it was the first time I'd said those words aloud. I smiled when I said it. It felt freeing. Still, I wondered what the person on the other end of the conversation would think about my new job title. You just never know what people will think about your role as a SAHM. I'll admit it. Even I used to wonder what Continue Reading
Intortus clouds of hair
About four months after pregnancy, I smugly assumed I avoided the hair loss that follows pregnancy. I am so lucky. I thought to myself. And I knew I was. I just knew it. And then, after a shower, I noticed an exorbitant amount of hair that collected in my Wet Brush (a must have for any gal with long, fine hair). Well, I hadn't washed my hair in more than a few days. It could just be that, I Continue Reading
Burning the midnight turmoil…
Some babies just wake up one morning revealing a few pearly whites just breaking through their gums. "Look mom, I have teeth!" They may smile at a reasonable hour. That mom will smile back with a bit of pride and a little sadness, thinking, 'where did my little baby go!?' That baby is not my baby. I am not that mom. I'm working off of about four and a half hours of sleep (which I used to Continue Reading
Solid mommy #fail (Part II)
I'm starting to wonder if my son will be on an all-liquid diet for the rest of his life. Kidding of course. Well, at least, sort of kidding. My first attempts at introducing little Bear to solids were...unsuccessful. My experiments with solid foods to date have not been any more successful. And by success, I mean any attempts that don't end in me doing a swipe for large pieces of food, a Continue Reading
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