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Sometimes I Wish I’d Been a Working Mom

Next autumn, all three of my babies will be in school—all day, every day. Mindless people ask, “What will you do with all of your time?” I…

I was frantically scribbling away on the classic pro/con list, desperate and frustrated as each column found a way to even out the other side when…

Being a nurse and mama is hard work. Heck, being a mom is hard work. Shoutout to the SAHMs who are rockin’ it daily (you truly are superstars). For…

I used to be the gal who showed up at the office dressed to the nines every day. Vintage dresses with full skirts and nipped waists. Adorable shoes…

In case you were wondering why working moms are stressed, here are 10 reasons working mamas are STRESSED the freak out: 1. We are late to…

Dear husband, Your work ethic is one of the reasons I fell in love with you. You’re disciplined, determined, tougher than anyone I know. You…

I wake up at 6:45 a.m., not so eager to start another 12-hour shift. My 18-month-old daughter lies sleeping beside me. How a little body occupies…

Please stop judging me for leaving the office at exactly 5 p.m., but my kids are waiting to be picked up from the sitter. I know I’m missing this…

“I just wish you could stay home like I did,” my mom said while I was on a short maternity leave. And she wasn’t wishing alone. I wished I…

So, today was career day at my children’s school. I love spirit days—they always give me a chance to frantically dig through whatever I can…