Do you ever feel clueless about what's going on in the world? You know, the world outside of diapers, laundry, groceries and kids' soccer games? Often I get the feeling that we're not only expected to be awesome Moms who cook and look fantastic at all times...but we're also supposed to be knowledgeable about what's going on with politics and the economy. Yeah ... Read More
The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss
So, here I am, 15 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight, 9 weeks postpartum. I saw this coming. First of all, it's my third baby, so I'm familiar with the postpartum weight loss journey. But this time, not only am I in my late 30's, but I also gained more weight with this pregnancy than with my first two. Sigh. But I lost all of my baby weight with the first two babies, and ... Read More
The Challenges of Nursing in Public
I have a newborn baby boy who is hungry all the time! He has two big sisters, so hanging around the house all the time for breastfeeding, naps and diaper changes is not possible. We're on the go a lot, whether for errands, school pick up/drop off, dance class or just general fun outings. It's necessary that I feed Owen while we're out and about. I know people have varying ... Read More
Yes, I Am Ignoring My Child. Please Don’t Judge.
To the person at Target who is watching me and my screaming child with a look of horror on her face... Yes, I know that my child is crying uncontrollably, and no, I do not plan to attend to her at this moment. Does that make me a bad mother in your eyes? Let me explain the bigger picture, and then I bet you'll understand.You see, my adorable daughter hasn't fully realized, ... Read More
Product Review: Drop Stop
If you've ever ridden the tube in London, you're familiar with the phrase "Mind the gap". Here's another spin on that. A couple of months ago I bought some super cute new earrings. Two days later, while getting ready in the car (as I so often do) I lost one of my cute earrings in the vast, dark world that is the gap between my drivers seat and my console. In ... Read More