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
My Baby is in Speech Therapy
After my handsome baby boy was born I started comparing. He was my 2nd child and I thought I knew how things were supposed to go. I found myself constantly saying "Well, she didn't do that." or "How come he hasn't done that yet? " I know you are not supposed to compare but as a mother it is very hard. Especially when it's your 2nd child and you know a little more :) When ... Read More
It’s All Temporary
I chatted with a fellow teacher the other day at school that gave me some wise words. Words I've heard before but really didn't sink in until later. We hadn't seen each other in awhile so we were catching up on my kids and husbands newish job (we used to teach at the same school, but we don't anymore). Maybe she heard the stress in my voice when I was talking about my Coach ... Read More
What’s In Your Purse?
Do you ever feel like Mary Poppins, with her amazing bag of treasures that seems to be never-ending? I don't have a hat stand or a large umbrella in my purse, but I do have a lot of other random things that clearly demonstrate that I am a Mom of small children. It doesn't matter if I'm using a cheap, everyday purse, or my nicer one. In both cases, it will be full of ... Read More