I used to judge women like me. Before I had babies, I turned my nose up when I heard nursing women say they were the only ones who woke up with babies in the night. All of my burgeoning feminist instincts rejected this notion. Why should she be the only one waking up? She carries … [Read more...]
Morning Walk
We head home from taking big sister to school each morning, the sun lazily emerging, a cool breeze in our faces.Baby brother is snug in a sling,big brother racing aheador lagging behind.He stops to inspect cracks in the sidewalk,collect rocks in his pocket, or … [Read more...]
When to Use “You’ve Got Your Hands Full!”: A Tutorial in Pictures
In case you were considering using the phrase "You've got your hands full!" today, but were uncertain when it is appropriate, here is a handy tutorial. I hear this phrase at least once each day, so I can be considered a trusted resource. First, let's define what does not … [Read more...]
Just You and Me Kid
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to go to Ella's Kindergarten Open House. I really needed this because, although Ella is a happy well-adjusted kindergarten, I was not feeling like a happy well-adjusted mom. Sending my daughter to elementary school for the first time … [Read more...]
Five
People always talk about age 2, but 4 is an adventure. *Four meant a big, independent personality emerging. *Some days found her racing ahead to be a big kid and others yearning to stay small. *At four, a new defiance emerged, combined with her always-present … [Read more...]
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