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
Now that I have several months of being a stay-at-home mom under my belt, I feel like I have the experience to say this: being a mom is hard. It doesn’t matter if you work out of the home, in … Continue reading
Now that I have two children, the most commonly asked question has to be: Which transition was harder- going from zero to one or from one to two? In the months leading up to Felicity’s birth, it was a regular … Continue reading
John will be turning three in just two short months. He is preparing to celebrate his third Christmas ever, and his first as a big brother. Andrew and I will be celebrating our fourth as a married couple. Felicity will … Continue reading
Eating with John has been a bit of a roller coaster ride. His pickiness has forced us to pack entirely separate meals for John for day trips and meals in restaurants. There was a chunk of time where I’m embarrassed … Continue reading
