Zoë won’t sleep. She fights it and I am running on fumes and those fumes are quickly evaporating. I am lucky on a typical day if she naps for 90 minutes–all day. She is going to be one in a few days and I know she needs more sleep. I know I do. She has [...]
Peepers has been my second child–in real life–for one month now (A little longer if you count our time in Ethiopia). But I am starting to count since we have been here at home with my first child–Minnow.
I am not going to lie and say how awesome it’s been and how great. Because quite frankly [...]
Nothing puts strain on a marriage like adding a child to the mix(I am sure that there are other things that do, but this is my experience). Not because one wanted kids and the other didn’t, but because each child you add takes away from time and energy one could have devoted to their spouse. [...]
I love having my mom’s night out. I need a mom’s night out. One of the best things that I have done since becoming a SAHM was joining a mom’s group. I love my group. The women are fun and warm and open and easy to be with. Tonight we got together and played Bunco. [...]
Andi wrote this amazing post about women, motherhood and equality. It speaks to me as a woman, wife and mother. It has helped me accept that what I want is what is best for my child and that society has such a long way to go before we have any real semblance of male/female equality. Thanks [...]
I love the weekend. I love the weekend because Hubby is home and I get a little repreive from 24/7 parenting. I get to do school work to my content (yes I am a total dork and love going to school–is it any wonder I’m working towards a doctorate). I get to go to the [...]
