Happy Mother’s Month! I can’t help but love May because it’s the month that mother’s are recognized and showered with love and affection for doing the best, most wonderful, most difficult job in the world. One of my favorite quotes on motherhood is by the writer Agatha Christie: “A mother’s love for her child is…Read More
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#togetherwemother: HOW MY MARRIAGE HAS CHANGED THROUGH PARENTHOOD
I could write a novel on how my marriage has changed through parenthood. For your sake I’ll keep it somewhat concise. I’ve only been “married with children” for five years, but in those years the relationship I have with my husband has changed significantly. On one level it went from “honey I made dinner topless in…Read More
How to survive colic
My heart broke as I watched my newborn cry…his eyes turned to slits and his legs curled up in pain around his tummy. I remember how he cried for hours upon hours and days upon days. Sam and I tag-teamed each other holding our new bundle of joy with lots of swaddles, endless bouncing and mixed emotions. I…Read More
What If Mom Guilt Could Be Good
There’s a universal five letter word that is known among all mothers—GUILT. It’s so common that we now think it’s “normal” in our role as mothers. Guilt can steal moments that are meant for relaxation—they leave you feeling like scum and make you do some wacky things. Last week my husband and I took…Read More
Car Seat Safety and New Laws for 2017
There are many things people don’t tell you before having a child and how to install a car seat is one of them. I remember before our oldest Waylon was born I literally flagged down a police officer and had him look at my newly installed car seat to make sure it was done right….Read More
3 Tips for creating a great online christmas card
Holy Holiday’s I can’t believe we only have one more weekend until Christmas! I’m really excited for the 25th to be here because Waylon our 4.5 year old has been asking everyday if he’s on the “nice list” and has probably never more more ready for a day to come in his life. It’s the best…Read More