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
The Lost Art of the Homemaker
Category Archives: Personal Reflections
Surviving the Transition: How One Working Mom Began Staying at Home
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
Tackling the Transition: Becoming a Mother of Two
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
A Year for Making Christmas Traditions
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
Breaking the Habits of a Picky Eater
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
Month of the Holy Souls (November) and the Communion of Saints
In the Catholic Church, November is dedicated to remembering all those holy souls that have already passed on to be with God in heaven. We begin the month by celebrating All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November … Continue reading
Navigating Life with Two: The First Three Months as a Family of Four
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
Parenting with French Flair (Part 2)
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
Parenting with French Flair: Reflections on P. Druckerman’s “Bringing Up Bebe” (Part 1)
I have always loved France. From St. Therese of Lisieux to the Louvre to “The Phantom of the Opera,” French culture has always had a soft spot in my heart. If you ask me, I’d have to say that this … Continue reading
It Truly Takes a Village…
It’s been a long two weeks in the Whitmore household. It all started last Thursday, when I brought Felicity in for her one month well visit (Can you believe it’s already been a month?!). I was already feeling a little … Continue reading
