In one week my son begins kindergarten. Less with the late summer fanfare of front step photos, shiny new lunchboxes, unspoiled backpacks, and nervous, toothy smiles, and more with reconfigured dining rooms, first pairs of “bucks” placed back on shoe store shelves, prayers for uninterrupted internet service, and a whole lot of uncertainty. In the…
motherhood
My “I Don’t List”
The other day, a friend of mine posted a wonderful article in our online mommy support group: Every woman has an ‘I don’t’ list. And it’s time we shared them. As suggested by the title, the article highlighted the guilt that’s pervasive among well-meaning, high-achieving mothers and the unrealistic expectations of the “hustle culture” that…
To the Struggling Mom…
Parenting is never easy, and we’ve all been that struggling mom at one point or another. This is an open letter to you moms (and dads and “nontraditional” caregivers, too, as I’m sure you can relate to much of this) when you’re feeling your lowest. To the struggling mom… I see you over there in…
How Motherhood Has Shaped My Support of Reproductive Rights
Warning. Heavy, divisive topic and lengthy post ahead. If you are on the opposite end of the spectrum, feel free to skip this one. However, I’m a big fan of dialogue (it’s something lacking within our public and political sectors!), so if you’re able to be courteous and respectful (no name calling), then I encourage…
Parenting Really Is Team Work
Oh, Bazooka. In just under one month, you will be turning 3 years old. THREE!!! You are such a ball of fire—with more attitude, spunk, mischievousness, compassion, and “smarts” than all the other toddlers I know combined (at least it feels that way). You challenge me daily—with my temper, my self-confidence, my patience, my creativity,…
Motherhood Lately
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about mom life. Oh, motherhood—how exciting, hilarious, frustrating, tiring, emotional, and challenging you are! Bazooka is deep in the throes of “terrible two-dom,” and he can easily go from sweet angel to devil child in less than 0.043 seconds. He definitely keeps us on our toes! Even though…
To The Real Moms…
Hi, guys. Thank the good lord it’s already Thursday – I’m ready for some relaxation and downtime. Work’s actually going pretty well, but it’s been a tiring week. Not very stressful, but tiring for some reason. I guess with motherhood there will always be stress and exhaustion, which is why I’m sharing a few words…
How Motherhood Has Changed My Approach To Fitness
Hey friends! How’s your Thursday shaping up? I am loving how quickly this week has gone by thanks to the Labor Day holiday. And, after a week of battling some type of allergy attack or cold (leaning toward cold), I’m glad I made it back to the gym after a 2-week hiatus. The only bad…
Motherhood: Successes and Fails
It’s been a long time since I’ve talked motherhood on this blog. I know some of my readers are no where near the motherhood stage of their lives, but hopefully you guys are ok with a little thinking out loud in that realm every now and then. You guys. My sweet, still-tiny, ever-so-active Bazooka is…
Life Lessons (From My Toddler)
Lately I’ve been all sorts of moody and dramatic, but one thing that always, always puts a smile on my face is my son. God is he hysterical. Even though he’s not a big talker yet, I am amazed at how much his little personality shines through. He’s daring—as evidenced by how quickly he climbs…
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