Six Reasons to Befriend a Mom Who’s Been There, Done That
It was a Michigan February blizzard. My eighteen-month-old and three-year-old were sick for the 82nd time that season. I knew…
Continue ReadingIt was a Michigan February blizzard. My eighteen-month-old and three-year-old were sick for the 82nd time that season. I knew…
Continue ReadingMy plan was in place: everyone had a snack, Mickey Mouse was on tv, and the baby was down for…
Continue ReadingThe last first birthday celebration is coming soon. One. One is big. It’s a celebration of having survived so many…
Continue ReadingTonight, Santa died at our house. Our almost-9-year-old asked in his most serious voice for the truth about Santa Claus…
Continue ReadingMy greatest sin took shape through the purest of intentions. I wanted to be a loving, devoted, attentive mother, always.…
Continue ReadingToday I met some friends in town for coffee and shopping. I ended up bear hugging my four-year-old on a…
Continue ReadingWe sat at the island in the kitchen sipping coffee. It had been over a year since we had seen…
Continue ReadingHey, you! Yes, you with the beautiful round belly. I see you shuffling along, tugging at the waist of your…
Continue ReadingOK, dear daughter. Bring it in. Time for a halftime pep talk. Soon, you’ll be turning 9. I know. I…
Continue ReadingAs I pull out the red and green storage box, I turn on the music. The bells jingle as the…
Continue ReadingBreastfeeding is so much more than "good for baby and mommy," a way to please your crunchy granola BFF, or…
Continue ReadingJust over four years ago, I turned over a new leaf. I was a mom to two under 4. And…
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