So, apparently I complain a lot and some people don’t think I like motherhood? Or staying home with my kids? Yeah. That was news to me, too. “Parenting is a human experience,” as Jill so eloquently put it, and I was just being human. The thing is I love this gig better than any 9…
Life
Serendipity
I think I’ve written this post at least 364 times in the last year. Once every day for every day that Emma has been here in my life. Emma. My VBAC baby. I remember asking Doc T during my consultation with him when I transferred to his practice if he was able to look at…
Saying “Yes” To Myself
One of my 31 for 31 items is to say “yes” more often. Recently, I’ve decided to start saying “yes” to myself. To make myself a priority in my own life. I hired a nanny. For one afternoon a week. Just one afternoon, for two or three hours, to recharge my batteries and be alone. Except…
Emotional Minefields
Ever since Joshua was a baby, it’s been clear that he’s a deeply emotional kid, prone to outbursts of the epic variety at the slightest provocation. Or sometimes without being provoked at all. I’m trying to get our days more organized and scheduled since his therapist recommended that as a way to help him out…
Super Mario Super Birthday Party
A couple of months ago, I asked Joshua what kind of party he wanted for his 4th birthday. (4th!! AHH!) “Mario!!” Uh, okay, kid. Way to make this difficult-ish. Good thing I love to throw a party. To say that Joshua is obsessed and in love with all things Super Mario Brothers is a bit…