We’re past the midpoint of summer, and I’m really assessing if we’ve truly lived during the summer of 2018. And what the hell else do I need to pack into these last weeks of warm weather and sunshine? Read More
Real Toddler-Mom Story: Is Anyone Sleeping Around Here?
With zero explanation, like most things child-related, my toddler has gone from a pretty good sleeper to a night owl from hell. Read More
Tips for Easier Outdoor Winter Adventures with Your Baby or Toddler
Remember summer? When we could just pop on some sandals and walk out the door? Now, it’s 20 minutes to bundle up my almost 2-year-old for 10-degree weather, and I end up sweaty – go figure. The current temps here in Michigan, like most of the country, are in the single digits, before windchill. We’ve… Read More
Sorry, Mama, You Will Never Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back
Well mama, it’s been 15 months since you’ve given birth and here’s the hard truth, you are never going to get your pre-baby body back. You can do 1,000 crunches and your belly button will still be slighly stretched and a bit wonky. Your feet are flatter now and you just won’t fit into certain… Read More
To the Thirtysomething Mums
Oh man, does this sum it up. Cheers!
When It Rains, It Pours Snot and Busyness
As they like to say, when it rains it pours. Here’s what has been happening since the last time we spoke. 1. Little Man Came Down with a Cold This was his first legit cold. So it was my first time dealing with a sick kiddo. There have been a couple of sleepless nights, including… Read More
The Day My Baby Was the Oldest in the Room
I was in the trenches of new motherhood, just making it hour to hour, and it was so hard for me, in April, to imagine having a baby that could do all those baby things by August…which, at the time, was so far in the future. Well, here we are. It’s September, and I have a 7-month-old baby boy. Read More
Where Did My Consistent Life Go? – The First 6 Months of Baby
It’s only taken 6 months, but I’ve finally arrived at the conclusion that there will never be any consistency again. It’s gone…gone with my Pretty Little Liar TV binges and designer handbags. Read More
