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
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
Felicity is already three months old. I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that she has already been in our lives for three whole months. I feel like it was just yesterday that we were bringing her home … Continue reading
Two weeks ago, I began a review of the book Bringing Up Bebe, by P. Druckerman, a commentary on French parenting by an American mother living abroad. To read the first post in this two-part series, click here. Having already … Continue reading
