I was still pregnant the first time someone asked if I was done having kids since we had a boy already and a girl on the way. I’ve had people assume this several times since then, and it still gets … 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
When I was pregnant for the first time, people were quick to remind me that I needed to take care of myself. New babies were needy and it would be easy to forget that I had needs, too. This was … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the joys of using NFP. My husband and I have been using it on and off for the past three and a half years, and we’ve become very familiar with both the advantages … Continue reading
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
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 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
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
I’m going to be completely honest with you- I was a basket-case with John when he was a newborn. I thought I had it together for about two weeks before I realized that I was only kidding myself. I was … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 