OK, let me clarify that: It totally is naughty in the moment and it can be so freaking hard and frustrating and potentially embarrassing…but it might not be happening for the reason you think. The thing is, kids are rarely naughty for the sake of being naughty. They’re learning. Sometimes they’re pushing boundaries to find out where […]
Reflections on My First Year As a Mom of Two
One month ago, my baby turned 1. How this is possible, I have no idea, because I feel like I was pregnant about half a minute ago. But that’s the crazy thing about being a mom of two, isn’t it? Time flies in the most frightening way possible. Also, excuse my language, but holy […]
Why My Son's Cold Turned Me Into a Crazy Lunatic
When a 3-year-old is sick, it sucks. You’re alternately snuggling with a sad-looking child, wiping an eternally runny nose, dealing with more emotional instability than usual, and trying to contain him from destroying your living room with a makeshift lightsaber. I thought I knew how hard it was, but I was […]
Siblings: BFFs From the Start (At Least, I Hope)
My little girl loves her big brother. And no, you didn’t miss a pregnancy announcement. This baby hasn’t made her big debut yet, but the way that she responds to my 3-year-old—while still in the womb—is nothing short of amazing. When he’s talking or singing or roaring like a dinosaur, […]