I know that it’s important to be in the moment. I know that these years go by so damn fast. I know that it’s the little moments that can be the most special. Yes, I know all of this, but it can be so hard to remember—and even harder to remember to put into practice—when […]
Can a Coffee Cup Change Your Life? Yes!
If there’s one constant in every mom’s life, it’s this: Our coffee gets cold before we even have a chance to drink it. (Or in my case, tea, but same thing.) Why? Motherhood, of course. Before we’re able to take more than two sips of our wonderfully caffeinated, wonderfully warm, wonderfully delicious beverage, our kids […]
Parenting Is Terrifying
From the moment you have a baby on board, you realize that you will most likely be terrified for the rest of your life. You worry about whether your baby will develop properly when he’s inside as well as out. You worry that you’re accidentally going to do something that will screw him up for […]
Not Sleeping? You’re Missing Out on More Than Just Sleep
So, the other night, I slept. Like, really slept. And it was wonderful. I mean, it’s not like I got 12 uninterrupted hours of sleep or anything—I am a mom—but I got a solid 9. Granted, some of them were spent sleeping on the couch with my teething toddler, but we both actually slept, […]
Friends, We Need to Sleep! (And Here’s How I’m Doing It)
You were up late last night. And the night before. And the night before that. I know, because so was I, and I saw you. Not in a creepy, stalker sort of way, but on Facebook. And on Twitter. And maybe on Instagram and Pinterest, too. What on Earth were we doing up? It […]
Why Mom Brain Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing
Mom brain gets a bad rap. Don’t get me wrong—it drives me nuts most of the time. Oh, who am I kidding? It drives me nuts all of the time. I either feel like I’m in some hazy, half-awake state, or my brain is so overloaded with the things I need […]
Possibly the Most Melodramatic Post Ever on Sleep Deprivation
“Listen, and understand! That Terminator is out there! It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it will absolutely not stop, ever, until you are dead.” Is it too dramatic to compare my 8-month-old to the Terminator? Honest question. I […]
10 Ways ‘The Walking Dead’ Is Frighteningly Similar to Having a Newborn
It might be the sleep deprivation talking, but it has occurred to me on more than one occasion that two of my favorite things in this world—The Walking Dead and being the parent of an adorably sweet, fresh-out-of-the-swaddle newborn—have more than a few things in common. In between sips of highly caffeinated […]
9 WTF Parenting Moments
I knew that once my son was born, my life would change in all sorts of ways. I mean, how could it not? And just like every other mom-to-be on the planet, I made mental lists of things that I would and wouldn’t do: I would get the sleep thing under control quickly. I wouldn’t […]
11 Truths About Motherhood
Some experiences are truly universal. If you’re a mom, this is your life. 11. You are king, queen and servant all rolled into one. You are loved. You are worshipped. You are Mommy. Now wipe that tushy, sing three Laurie Berkner songs in rapid succession and make some grilled cheese—and don’t forget to cut […]