A Letter to Pregnant Me
Dear Pregnant Caitlin, Congratulations. This is it. The moment you’ve been dreaming of for years is finally here. After months of negative tests,…
I Peed My Pants at the Trampoline Park
As I walked (quickly) off the trampoline, I could feel that my jeans were wet from my butt down the backs of my thighs. Yep. I had peed my pants.
Please, God, Protect My Child at School Today
It’s been just over a week since the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — yet another tragedy that has raised my anxiety about the safety of our children.
Sick Day Resets :: 4 Tips to Save Your Sanity
Welp. We’ve had a month. The stomach bug hit our house twice. And while it was mild and only affected two family…
The Invisible Baby Weight
At two years postpartum, I still don’t feel quite like myself. I carry extra baby weight, but it isn’t physical. It’s the weight of motherhood.
The World of the Part-Time SAHM
Recently, some friends and I went to brunch at the Fairmount Grille in Hyde Park. We talked about women from college who…
Parenting Advice from “The Office’s” Michael Scott
My husband and I started watching “The Office” in 2008. The show was already in its fourth season, but we caught up…
My Daughter’s ADHD Journey :: A Surprising Diagnosis
My daughter has always been described using what I believe to be “stereotypical” little girl descriptors. From the moment her infant lips…
Refining the Art of Saying “Yes, Please” and “No, Thank You” As a Mom
Saying “Yes, please” and “No, thank you” can ease our burdens. If we do, we make better mothers, better partners, better friends, and better selves.
