True confession: I’ve always been a bit of a homebody, but since I became a mom, I love the idea of a staycation with my kids almost as much as taking an actual vacation with them. Almost. I mean, of course I love white, sandy beaches and tropical breezes. A cozy cabin in the […]
Ever Wonder If Your Kids Make People Never Want to Have Kids?
Last week, I realized that I was the mom who made some complete strangers never want to have kids. OK, maybe that’s too harsh. But at the very least, I was the mom who made them realize that they didn’t want to “mom” the way that I was momming. Still…ouch. My kids were actually […]
Last Night I Held You and Realized Just How Lucky I Am
Last night, my love, I held you, just as I hold you every night. You were snuggled into my chest, sleeping just as you have every night from the day you were born—your cheek resting against my breast, your mouth slightly open, your little body rising and falling with each breath. Your breathing matched […]
Staycation Cocktails for Moms Who Sadly Aren’t Going Anywhere
I can try to convince myself that a staycation is just as good as a real vacation and list all the points as to why. I’m pretty convincing, too. You save money, but you can still have fun. You see your hometown with fresh eyes as you plan all sorts of cool, touristy activities […]
How to Cure Even the Worst Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is the worst. And the worst diaper rash? There aren’t adequate words…but that’s OK because your child’s screams say it all. When babies have a diaper rash, their little bottoms are red, raw, spotted and possibly even bleeding. And if they pee in their diaper when one is raging? Judging from my […]
7 Tips for Surviving Disney with a Toddler
Reality bites, as the saying goes. And for oh-so-much of adulthood, that’s true. But when it comes to parenting? Reality rocks. No, not the endless, sleepless nights. Or the teething. Or the projectile vomit at the most inopportune moments. Or—well, I could go on, but every parent on the planet knows the rest of […]
You Know You’re a Toddler Mom When…
When you’re a toddler mom, what is there to say, really? Well, a lot. Because toddlers are…a lot. They’re tiny, they’re terrific and they’re a ton of fun. They also may or may not be feral. There’s something that happens to our precious babies around the 13-month mark that makes us scratch our heads […]
How to Have a Meltdown-Free Doctor’s Visit
Children of the world: Doctors are not trying to hurt you, so please stop freaking out when your responsible, concerned parents take you in for a routine doctor’s visit. It sounds so reasonable, doesn’t it? If you’re there for a well visit, all is well! Mommy rejoices! And if you’re there for a sick […]
I’ve Figured Out the Secret to Slowing Down Time
When I was a kid, I remember rolling my eyes at something my parents said. Well, I’m sure they’d say that I rolled my eyes at many things they said, but I thought that this sentiment was particularly eye-roll-worthy: “The older you get, the faster time goes. And when you have kids, it really […]
Dear Kellyanne Conway, Keep Your Alternative Facts to Yourself
Oh, Kellyanne, Kellyanne. Where to start? The amount of spin that you have put on things over the past year is staggering, but now, with your newly coined “alternative facts,” I really have to put my foot down. My kids might hear you, and I certainly don’t want them believing that utter nonsense. Now […]
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