Tag: motherhood
Mom’s Insecurities: A Poem
Do this, don't do that.
Contemplate all outcomes;
Plan ahead.
Don't let the kids fall,
But natural consequences work.
Be your best,
If you have time,
Which you don't.
Slaps on your...
My Daughter’s First Christmas Without Santa
I was driving my oldest daughter to gymnastics practice one mid-November evening when she asked if we could talk about Christmas.
“Sure,” I said, assuming...
Take a Deep Breath: When Your Newborn Has RSV
Mamas of newborns, I'm holding you close to my heart. While it has been some years since I had a newborn with RSV, the...
Meet Lindsay: An Only Child Longing for a Large Family
Ever since I was a little girl, I remember longing to have that large family dynamic. My parents were divorced when I was very...
A Letter to My Children After My Darkest Day
My dear children,
I’m not sure where to begin.
I know the day I snapped scared you. I slammed the door to my room, and you...
To My Third Baby, You Are Pure Indulgence
To my third baby, a story of how you came to be.
First was your sister. After your father and I married, we couldn’t wait...
Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager
Investing in your relationship with your child is highly important regardless of age. However, bonding may not always come easy, especially when it’s with...
My Uncurated Home: It’s Not Clutter, It’s Proof of Life
When I realized we’d be living in our current home for a while, I wanted to make it picture-perfect. Without realizing it, I got...
Finding Nostalgia in a Bucket
There is something extraordinary about sharing a movie, song, toy, or experience that brought me joy as a child or as a less-aged version...
Mom Is the Quarterback
I recently had an evening meltdown, with heaving and panting, as though I'm a football player running for a touchdown, but the field keeps...