Why being a “bad mom” can be good
I’m not a bad mom. Although, sometimes I feel like one based on how I parent. Maybe it’s because I saw the darker side of motherhood after Sienna was born – and I was a mess. I witnessed my first child go through heart surgery (twice), struggle with nursing to...
What’s your PMS type?
So not fair! After birthing a baby, suffering through chapped nipples, and surviving (hardly) sleep deprivation, mothers should NOT have to deal with this PMS BS. Right? The persistent headaches, debilitating cramps, and insatiable cravings – every. single....
The hardest decision I’ve ever made
This weekend my littlest one Naomi turned a year old. And what a glorious year it was. Today marks the beginning of her second year, and the end of my maternity leave. So at this very moment I should be packing my lunch and making my first drive back to my full-time...
Birthday parties for kids: 4 ways I keep it simple
Kid’s birthday parties can get complicated quickly. This year I decided to simplify the party planning and save my sanity. After all, I have absolutely no recollection of what it was like to be one year old. I don’t remember my cake, whether there were...
