First Day Packets, Again
August 28, 2018
I hate filling out the bottomless first-day packets for sure, but that shouldn’t be enough to stress me out—it does seem unnecessary however in this digital day and age.
The Real-est
Walking Into a Good New Adventure
August 22, 2018
My son starts high school this week. There are some big moments ahead. But I think he’s ready for this big new adventure.
What To Do When Your Baby Hates Water
August 19, 2018
After spending a whole nine months being immersed in the amniotic fluid you’d think babies would naturally love water. But what if your baby hates water?
My Son Thinks I Don’t Care
August 12, 2018
My son wouldn’t meet my eyes but I could see the tears in his, “It doesn’t matter,” he said. But I heard him, it did matter.
Whitewater Rafting is Like Parenting a Teen
August 9, 2018
I’m working on appreciating the child rearing rapids more, secure in the knowledge that moments of calm are ahead. I know there is beauty in both.
School Supply Shopping is Different this Year
August 1, 2018
My school supply shopping standards have dropped considerably as my children have aged. They haven’t noticed…but I’m starting to.
When Facebook Reminds Me I’m a Crappy Mom
July 30, 2018
On some days, my Facebook Memories seem to suggest that I am crappy mom. On others, I am awesome. Facebook tells me that too.
Plan Not to Plan
July 28, 2018
There are grooves and waves of the universe’s plan, and as much as it IS necessary to have goals, it’s also completely needed to be open to the “non-plan.”
I Am Not My Son’s Favorite Parent
July 26, 2018
I suspect Sprout sees me as a lost cause. He views me as Little Bird’s parent and Daddy as “his” parent.
It Was Never Just the Two of Us
July 23, 2018
Some men wouldn’t have been enthusiastic about it. Some men would have said, “thanks but no thanks”. Some men wouldn’t be patient, kind and understanding about what it REALLY means to date a woman with a small child. Or even marry one.
First Day Packets, Again
August 28, 2018
I hate filling out the bottomless first-day packets for sure, but that shouldn’t be enough to stress me out—it does seem unnecessary however in this digital day and age.
Walking Into a Good New Adventure
August 22, 2018
My son starts high school this week. There are some big moments ahead. But I think he’s ready for this big new adventure.
What To Do When Your Baby Hates Water
August 19, 2018
After spending a whole nine months being immersed in the amniotic fluid you’d think babies would naturally love water. But what if your baby hates water?
My Son Thinks I Don’t Care
August 12, 2018
My son wouldn’t meet my eyes but I could see the tears in his, “It doesn’t matter,” he said. But I heard him, it did matter.
Whitewater Rafting is Like Parenting a Teen
August 9, 2018
I’m working on appreciating the child rearing rapids more, secure in the knowledge that moments of calm are ahead. I know there is beauty in both.
School Supply Shopping is Different this Year
August 1, 2018
My school supply shopping standards have dropped considerably as my children have aged. They haven’t noticed…but I’m starting to.
When Facebook Reminds Me I’m a Crappy Mom
July 30, 2018
On some days, my Facebook Memories seem to suggest that I am crappy mom. On others, I am awesome. Facebook tells me that too.
Plan Not to Plan
July 28, 2018
There are grooves and waves of the universe’s plan, and as much as it IS necessary to have goals, it’s also completely needed to be open to the “non-plan.”
I Am Not My Son’s Favorite Parent
July 26, 2018
I suspect Sprout sees me as a lost cause. He views me as Little Bird’s parent and Daddy as “his” parent.
It Was Never Just the Two of Us
July 23, 2018
Some men wouldn’t have been enthusiastic about it. Some men would have said, “thanks but no thanks”. Some men wouldn’t be patient, kind and understanding about what it REALLY means to date a woman with a small child. Or even marry one.
