Category Archives: Favorite
18 Things My Daughters Will Know Before They Turn 18
The other day I was wandering around Pinterest, and I saw something that caught my eye. It was titled something like “15 things you should teach your daughter before she turns 18.” I don’t know why (it’s not like I … Continue reading
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Motherhood is a Profession
I’ve been struggling lately with a big issue. Since shortly after Miss was born, I have worked as a forensic psychological consultant. I have considered myself to be incredibly lucky to have secured this position. Basically, I’m a small business … Continue reading
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What Do I Do All Day Anyway?
If you aren’t or have never been a stay-at-home mom (or dad), you might wonder what someone does who stays home with her kids all day. I know I did before becoming a full-time mom myself. I didn’t wonder about … Continue reading
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Fast and Furious – Sis’s Birth Story
Baby Sis arrived yesterday, beautiful and perfect, after a labor that started out very ho-hum and ended up with a crazy fast finish. I had agreed to be induced yesterday morning, fully believing that she would arrive before then. Of … Continue reading
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“Muddy Soup” and Other Messes
So, yesterday I mentioned that I was hoping for more messy outdoor time for my girls today. They are such agreeable and thoughtful girls. They found the one little remaining spot of standing water/mud, and they really delivered. They jumped … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite, Motherhood, Outdoors, Spring
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On Being Pregnant
Being pregnant is really an awesome experience. There’s no real way to explain how cool it is when you feel a little baby kicking in your belly and then get to see pictures of her like this: Awesome is really … Continue reading
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Did I Say I Thought Pink Eye Was Yucky?
Yes, I did. When Miss first started school I typed this post, which I stupidly titled, “Bring on the Ickies” (why would I ever type such a statement?). At the time I was grossed out because I thought she had … Continue reading
A Few Thoughts On Raising Daughters
I often think about how to teach my daughters to be assertive. In our culture, girls and women are often given the message that they should always be agreeable and nice rather than speaking their mind. I want to raise daughters … Continue reading
Posted in Favorite, Miss, Mommy Moments, School
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Finally! Giraffes
Yesterday, I lost my Mommy Mojo. I was adrift on a sea of preschooler tantrums and disobedience and toddler crabbiness. I couldn’t seem to do anything right from nap time to bed time. Miss wouldn’t listen to a thing I … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Favorite, Friends, Mommy Moments, Outings, Playdate
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I Have a Princess Issue
When I first learned that Miss was a girl, I was so excited. I had all sorts of thoughts about being a mom to a little girl. Things I wanted to teach her and show her. I remember some family … Continue reading
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