“I just didn’t think I’d be that mom” I knew my friend would understand, “you know the one with all girls.” My husband Derek and I were still reeling from the ultrasound results that yes, we were going to have …
It’s Okay to “Just” be a Mother
I showered before 10 am today because I was taking my kids on a play date. I pulled on jeans instead of sweats, slid some lip gloss across my lips, combed my hair and put on some perfume and then …
Kids Book Giveaway One
Children’s’ books are magical. There are photos. The pages turn. They’re colorful. Hello, Darling – can we have another bedtime story? That’s why we wanted to dig into our giveaway pile, and help 4 moms with a new story time …
Why is Your Mom Important?
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The Bad Mother Movement vs. The Good Mother Myth
You’ve probably already made 84 decisions today, and it may only be 9 AM. Hello, Dearest, welcome to motherhood. Making decisions for ourselves can be hard enough, then we add in making decisions for everyone in our family. And add …
44 Things We’ve Said to Our Kids to Get Them to Eat
I recently read 44 Things We’ve Said to Our Kids to Get Them to Eat on the verbal sparring we undertake in order to get our little people to eat something – anything – please?!? And it’s just too good …