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
The Joys of NFP
Category Archives: Personal Reflections
The Art of Maintaining a (Mostly) Clean Home
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
I Discovered Walmart Grocery Pick-Up, and I’m Never Going Back.
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
Husbands- If You Admire Your Wife for Her Parenting Skills, Tell Her…Please.
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
It’s Okay to Quit, Mama….You’re Still a Winner
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
Jane Eyre and Modern Feminism
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
Our Baby-Led Weaning Journey
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
Mama-John Time: One Way I Helped My Son Adjust to Being a Big Brother
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
The Lost Art of the Homemaker
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
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
