Tag: Motherhood
What’s in a Name: When Your Kid’s Name Feels Wrong
Disclaimer for the teenage (probably angst-ridden) boy of mine who may someday find this on the dark recesses of the internet: I do not...
I Didn’t Want to Be Pregnant, But Then I Lost the...
This post was written one month ago, just hours after miscarriage.
I have three young kids: a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 9-month old baby...
Grit and Heart (and Also Quite Smart): This Is What Military...
Military families make up less than 0.5 percent of the American population.
Though we have been at war since 9/11, few Americans have served in...
Let Me Tell You How To Parent Your Child
I was 23 years old when I found out I was pregnant. It was in that moment that I realized my baby would be...
Why I Love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel … But Also, Who...
As a working mom of three kids under five, I don’t get a lot of opportunities to watch television, but when I do, I...
The Day I Went to the Zoo Without My Kids
This past month has been pretty stressful. Both boys are playing sports, so that's two sets of practices and games consuming our lives every...
Why I Don’t Count to Three
Not to start a mommy war, but I don’t count to three. I don’t give my kids a choice regarding when they find it...
Wherever You Go: A Military Baby’s Welcome to the World
Dear Little One,
It’s hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago, I could only dream about you — your face, your features,...
Neurosurgeon? Hostage Negotiator? How To Use Your Mom Skills To Get...
Years of being a military spouse and now a stay-at-home mom have left my career history full of gaps and have made my résumé what...
When the Kisses Begin to Fade
Every night at bedtime my 5-year-old and I have a special routine. It's a routine he started one night. He gives me a big...
Raising Teenagers: A Balancing Act
It usually starts the same way. The lipstick is too dark. That crop top is not appropriate for school (sometimes not even the living...
Why You Need A Baby Carrier In Your Life
A few months after my first daughter was born, I bought a baby carrier. She always wanted to be held, and it enabled me to...