When I was pregnant with John, I did what all good first-time mothers do: I turned to the internet for parenting advice. I read article after article, poured over study after study, in my efforts to learn everything I could … Continue reading
As the mother of a four month old baby boy, I am appalled at the horrific reactions that I have seen following the tragedies in Ohio and Florida this past month. A few weeks back, I addressed the country’s response to … Continue reading
John is officially over a month old now, and to say that these past four and a half weeks have been a roller coaster would be an understatement. On good days, John sleeps from about 10PM to 9AM, waking up … Continue reading
At this point in the year, I am well into the third trimester. Mercifully, I have not (yet) experienced many of the symptoms that I have read about on the Internet or heard about in person. I am not (yet) … Continue reading
This past weekend, while I was sitting in my regular pew for Mass, a baby began crying in the back of the church. He wasn’t overly distracting. He was not throwing a temper tantrum. He was not screeching at the … Continue reading
By the time you read this on Monday, Andrew and I will either be anxiously waiting for our prenatal appointment, sitting in the doctor’s office, or celebrating our much-anticipated news. Because we’re finally finding out if we’re having a girl … Continue reading
I just need to get something off my chest. It might seem rude, but sometimes the truth is hard to accept. And the truth is: dogs are not children. They cannot serve as an acceptable alternative to a child. You … Continue reading
Disclaimer: The following letter is the result of my own personal experiences growing up, experiences with children with whom I have interacted over the years, and the stories of friends, many of them parents themselves. I am never targeting any … Continue reading
Hey everyone! I know it’s been a while since I posted anything, but it’s just been a very busy couple of days. This past weekend I had the opportunity to celebrate the union of two of the most amazing people … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 