I finally did it. I wore a two piece to swim lessons today. I thought I would feel self-conscious. When that didn’t come, I thought I would feel invincible. I guess I did a little bit, but what I really felt was something I hadn’t felt about my body for a long time– comfort. […]
Category: motherhood
Mystery Blogger Award 2018
Nominated for The Mystery Blogger Award ❤ Thank you so much to My Life in Real Color for nominating me for the Mystery Blogger Award! It means so much to me to have such an incredible blogger like you nominate me! Please check out her blog– it’s for mothers, book-lovers, and women in any part […]
How a Working Mom Schedules Her Life and Pretends to Be Organized
It’s true– I work a lot. Probably too much. It’s hard when you love both your job and your family. Because I spend so much of my time away from home, or studying, or blogging, it’s important to keep a pretty organized schedule.
Thank You For Being A Firecracker
You are a steam engine, running around tirelessly from the moment you awaken at 6:30 am to your midday too-short nap to your evening slumber. You beg us to go outside, rain or shine, even though you’ve already been three times that day, shouting “Ousside ousside ousside ousside” as you bang on the door. I […]
I See You, Mom in Airport
I have a vivacious 17 month old daughter. Her energy, enthusiasm, and endurance make her this incredible force to be reckoned with. She is observant and tenacious. While these traits make her the closest toddler I know to Wonder Woman, they are not mirrored by her exhausted parents. Thus, comes The Tale of Wonder Toddler […]
But Moms Can’t Make Mistakes!
This is hard for me to admit, but I made a mistake this week. I know, I know. Moms are supposed to be perfect. If we’re not perfect, we certainly shouldn’t be admitting to making mistakes. We should at least live in a world where moms can be perceived as perfect. Shockingly, I’m not. I’m […]