Parenting makes us vulnerable. The responsibility to love, nurture, raise, teach, and temporarily manage another person is daunting. So much can, and does, go wrong on a daily basis. Some nights I fall into bed utterly, emotionally exhausted from loving four unique little … [Read more...]
My Kids Are Not My Everything
I adore my kids. They are some of my favorite people. I'm thankful everyday to be their mom. But my kids are not my everything. I opted to quit my career in non-profit work to stay home with my daughter after she was born. I continued working from home and freelancing as I … [Read more...]
Parenting My Last Child
My mom, my 3 year-old, and I waited in line to have our Costco haul checked at the door. I didn't think about my mom handling the receipt until after the employee drew a strong, green line across it. My son reached his hand out for the receipt, then flipped it over expectantly. … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Fear The Talk
"Wait. Mom? Have you and Dad had sex?" My 9 year-old son caught me off guard recently with this innocent question. His older sister smiled, then pointed at herself and her brother. I responded, "At least four times." His eyes widened and then we all laughed. And moments like … [Read more...]
Parenting Toddlers 101: The Terrible Twos
So, your sweet little baby is getting ready to become a toddler. You've heard about the "terrible twos" and "troublesome threes." This won't happen to your darling baby, of course, but it never hurts to be prepared. You and your partner can prepare for this special time in … [Read more...]
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