You might have the child that gets excited about all things Back to School. From getting new school supplies to seeing new friends, September is something to look forward to. For my son, starting second grade, came with moans and complaints. He does not enjoy the hustle and bustle in the mornings and the end…
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Picture this. I had just survived the labor and delivery of a baby. Finally back in my own home, my body ached in areas I was not used to, and I was navigating the world of breastfeeding, all while surviving on almost no sleep. Then, my best friend walked in, waving around a ziplock bag…
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My cousin just had a baby and as she was busy packing her hospital bag, she asked me for some advice. Having made three trip to labor and delivery myself, I had a pretty good idea of what items are essential and what items the hospital will provide. I put together this checklist so she…
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For most, bubbles are gentle iridescent spheres drifting away on a silent breeze. Tiny giggles and squeals chase after them as they slip over the fence, up into the sky and away to places only our imagination can dream to go. Their pops are silent but leave a tiny splash to remind us of the…
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For my son’s fourth birthday, we decided to throw a baseball themed party. I am not a baker by any means but I love decorating the birthday cakes for my boys and they really do look forward to it every year. This baseball cake is so easy, you’ll be sure to knock it out of the ballpark.
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It has taken me over seven years to start accepting the fact that as a mom, I can and will make mistakes. A lot of them.
When I first became a mom I thought I was prepared. I read the baby books, attended all the classes my hospital offered, researched every topic, and took copious notes from veteran moms giving me pointers about baby gear and sleep training.
And then my son arrived.
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It is so hard to believe the summer is coming to an end. We have had such a great break and I am still in denial that it’s almost over. The reality is that it’s time to hit the books again and get back into a routine. It also means that it is time to…
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My middle son has proven to be very different than his older brother. Just when I started to figure out my first child, number 2 came along and changed everything I thought I knew. My oldest is an extrovert, constantly needing me around. He bounces from toy to toy or activity to activity faster than…
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One day this summer, my oldest son asked me to make him a code to crack. He wanted to pretend he was a spy or secret agent. Because it was summer and he also loves jokes, I decided to make the code he had to crack, the answer to some summertime riddles. After creating and…
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It is 6:30 am and she straps her 3-month old into his car seat. Today she traded in her slippers and go-to robe for her nursing friendly professional attire. She’s heading back to work but this time he isn’t going with her. For nine glorious months she toted him along in her belly as she met…
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