Tag: baby
If You Bring a Baby To the Beach : A Minimalists...
There's a book I'm sure everyone knows, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", where the mouse's list grows and grows. When it comes...
Adoption Chronicles :: Part 4
Do you believe in miracles? I do.
Every time I look at our beautiful baby's face, I am reminded that miracles happen.
I'll be honest here....
Spending My “Baby Year” in Quarantine
Shortly after my third child was born, a neighbor very kindly picked up my eldest from school to help me out. As I thanked...
I Want My Boobs Back
I’ve always been kinda, sorta “crunchy”. I grew up going to a summer camp where they swore by the “if it’s yellow, let it...
The One Thing You Should Never Say to a New Mom
I hesitated to share these thoughts because I don’t want to be seen as negative, witchy, or ungrateful. But after thinking about it for...
I Didn’t Know My Own Baby
I know my two daughters better than anyone...even themselves.
I know that my oldest is a typical first-born who likes to make the rules and...
You Don’t Have to Cherish the Moments
As a new mom, you hear a lot of cliches. As a mom of twins, I got a lot of, "Bless your hearts," and...
Are We Crazy? Top Five Reasons to Have Children Close Together
We are choosing to have our children 17 months apart. Some people might think we are crazy. Some days (particularly when my back hurts...
A Letter to My First Born
To My Darling Daughter,
I always knew that I wanted to be a mom. If your dad had on board with it, I would have...
10 Mom-Positive Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Motherhood is a tough gig. As moms (and women), we're constantly doubting ourselves and questioning our worth and abilities as caregivers, partners, friends, or...