5:32am: A small voice can be heard over the monitor, calling your name. The voice gets louder, more insistent. You roll over, and pray it stops. 5:38am: The small voice is now screaming. You launch yourself out of bed, praying … Continue reading
It has been more than two months since the beginning of our quarantine. All in all, our lives haven’t changed much, with the exception of my husband, who now works from home. We still wake up at the same time … Continue reading
I’ve never been good at asking for help. I like to do things myself. I’ve always been very independent, and even as a kid, group projects were the bane of my existence. I have always been of the opinion that … Continue reading
If you’ve dealt with a picky eater, you know how stressful they can make mealtimes. My son, John, has always been a picky eater. We fought over food on a daily basis, and I came to loathe meals. For months, … Continue reading
We have lived in our current residence for nine months now, but it wasn’t until just a few weeks ago that I actually met our neighbors. Now don’t get me wrong- I haven’t been actively avoiding them. There are no … Continue reading
We’re just begun our fifth (or maybe sixth?) week of quarantine, and I rarely know what day it is. They’ve all begun to blend together now, a steady stream of workout clothes, messy buns, book reading, and walks around the … Continue reading
Are you a working mom or a stay-at-home mom? If you stay home, you probably cringe at other moms being called “working.” I have had the opportunity to experience the joys and challenges associated with life on both sides. I … Continue reading
Sometimes I feel guilty about how often I complain about the difficulties I faced during the first few months of John’s life. I was horribly sleep-deprived, depressed and anxious, and could barely look at my sweet baby boy as I … Continue reading
We are just two days shy of beginning the official Christmas season, but my house has been looking a lot like Christmas for about a month now. As we do every year, Andrew, John, and I decorated the house for … Continue reading
I think most modern women have a bit of a crazy feminist inside them. It’s hard to live in today’s world, and not have one. Even for a woman who considers herself very conservative politically and morally, sometimes it’s nearly … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 