I don’t think I realized how much a gift it is to stay at home and raise your children until I had the chance to do it myself. My mother stayed at home with my siblings and me while my … Continue reading
I can’t say for sure where I first learned about natural family planning (NFP). I imagine it was probably while I was in high school. I definitely knew that contraception was a big no-no by that point, but I can’t … Continue reading
People often comment on the state of my apartment when they come to visit, whether they are friends, family, or the occasional maintenance man. Evidence of my children can be found all around our apartment- play mats, high chairs, bins … Continue reading
Grocery shopping with two kids is no joke. Actually, neither was shopping with one. I probably went grocery shopping with both kiddies once before I decided- never again. And that was just a mid-week quick trip. But with John in … Continue reading
I recently went through a bit of a quarter-life crisis, presumably a few years late. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for about eight months now, and in that time, I took a job tutoring middle-school students for about two months, … Continue reading
I hate quitting. The thought of forfeiting anything makes me feel physically ill. I have always been competitive, and there is nothing more painful than having to throw in the towel early. Quitting always made me feel like a loser, … Continue reading
If you know me, you know that Jane Eyre is my absolute favorite book. I read it for the first time as part of my Junior year English curriculum, and I have probably read it at least five times since. … Continue reading
Getting John to eat regular food was a challenge that I knew I never wanted to repeat. We introduced him to pureed foods at four months, and he quickly developed an aversion to anything remotely resembling actual food. When he … Continue reading
I did everything I could to prepare my son for his little sister’s arrival this past August. I read plenty of articles, committing to memory any tips for helping the transition. John and I read book after book about new … Continue reading
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I really enjoy the life of a homemaker. I enjoy folding laundry; I find it therapeutic. I look forward to the end of the day, when I can tidy up … Continue reading
