Taking in a Tragedy
I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. 15 years ago, I sat at home, my school closed, trying not to…
A Mommy’s Life
Losing It: The Lighter side of Postpartum Weight Loss
I’ve known it was coming for a while. I’ve been waiting for it for weeks, but a few days ago,…
Shy with Strangers
When I was pregnant with Doodle, Sugarplum started into a horribly shy phase. As a baby she would easily let…
Home without Help
Hubby has been gone the past few days and it’s always stressful when he’s away. I don’t really have much…
Struggling with the Sexiness
I don’t let my kids watch a lot of TV. It’s not just because the AAP says not to or…
The Storm Before Swimming
I’m amazed sometimes by how what I think is a reward can turn into mass chaos is a matter of…
This Is Why…
I’m not much of a “I told you so” mommy. I strongly believe in natural consequences for my children and…
The Stress of Separation
Doodle has come fully in the separation anxiety phase. While most of his anxiety surrounds my absence, he’s usually ok…
Dealing with Dessert
A strange thing has happened at our house: our girls have started begging to help out with chores around the…
On A Deserted Island
It’s the age-old question: If you were stuck on a deserted island with any 4 people, dead or alive, who…