On the Eve of Having Three
“Mommy, push me high-yaaaa,” my 2.5-year-old yells from his perch on the swing set glider, laughing in delight as I pull the…
Sometimes It Really Is That Good
As I settled down on the couch with my husband, our kids sleeping peacefully upstairs, all of us worn out from another…
Holidays Are Better With Kids
It’s no surprise that having kids throws wrenches into how you live your life. Sometimes they are wonderful wrenches, though. Here are…
Steel Beams and Sippy Cups :: Surviving a Renovation With Kids
“Honey, where’s the sponge?” “I think I saw it under the paintbrush!” “The paintbrush the baby was walking around with? Um, OK….
You Were Sawed in Half :: The Awkwardness of a C-Section
Well, a year after I had my C-section, I’m done feeling weird about it. You know what? I’m not inadequate; I’m a magic trick.
The Best Pieces of Parenting Advice My Dad Never Gave Me
My dad has a gift of connecting with babies. He really is the baby whisperer. When I had my first baby four…
Holidays 2,000 Miles From Family :: How We Created Our Own Thanksgiving Traditions
I love the holidays. Especially Thanksgiving. I love the food, I love the parties, I love the traditions, I love the feel…
Veterans Day :: More Than Just Another Day Off
School is closed, the post office is closed — but do your children know WHY? As the wife of a veteran, I…
Birth Control :: Why I Choose Natural Family Planning
Can we be honest for a moment? I’m completely nervous writing on the internet about the birth control method my husband and…
